SHADOWED FATE

“What’s wrong?” I inquired, my confusion evident in my expression.

Luna’s frustration was palpable as she muttered under her breath, “That jerk is seriously getting on my nerves right now.”

Her words only served to deepen my confusion until she clarified, “Chase is part of that group.”

I followed her gaze once more, and sure enough, there he was – Chase, sitting among the members of the group of bullies. My heart sank as I realized the implications of his presence. Chase was Luna’s boyfriend, and they had been together for three years. Their relationship was built on a foundation of friendship between their families, and they were undeniably cute together.

Chase had told Luna that he was away for a family gathering and wouldn’t be back until next week. His sudden appearance here was bound to upset Luna, and I could already feel the tension building between them. It was a situation I had hoped to avoid, knowing how much Luna cared for Chase, but now it seemed inevitable.

“He wasn’t her