The morning light filtered through the classroom windows, a stark contrast to the dark thoughts swirling in my mind. Despite my best efforts to focus, my eyes glazed over, staring blankly at the textbook in front of me. Mr. Thompson's voice droned on, a distant hum that barely registered. My heart w
“This is amazing,” I said, turning to Liam with a smile.He grinned back, his eyes twinkling. “I thought you could use a break.”Inside, the bed and breakfast was just as charming. Our room had a cozy fireplace and a balcony overlooking the gardens. It felt like a different world, far removed from t
Returning to the familiar halls of my dorm, the warmth of my brief escape with Liam lingered. I opened the door to find Monica and Peter engaged in a fierce video game battle, their laughter echoing off the walls. The dorm room, usually a chaotic mess of clothes and textbooks, felt almost welcoming.
AVA’s POVThe campus buzzed with life as I made my way to class, but I felt like a ghost, invisible and untouchable. The air was thick with all kinds of scents—freshly cut grass, blooming flowers, and the faint hint of sunscreen.I should have felt alive, felt like the baddest bitch around, but inst
The library was a sanctuary. I found solace among the rows of books, their silent presence a comforting backdrop to the chaos of my life. I was deep into my novel, fingers flying across the keyboard, when a shadow fell over my table. I looked up, startled.Noah stood there, his expression hesitant,
Noah's POVMy hands trembled as I left the coffee shop. Ella's face, a whirlwind of emotions, was etched into my mind. She had listened, really listened, and I had poured my heart out in a way I never thought I could. But now, all I could do was replay the words that I had said to her. They all felt
I stood outside the front door, my heart pounding like I’d just run a marathon. Mom always said I had a flair for the dramatic, but this time it felt justified. After everything Liam had told me, I needed answers. I needed to know if my entire life was built on a lie.The house was quiet when I step
Liam’s POVI was in the middle of my third set of bench presses when a buzz of tension spread through the underground gym. My senses immediately sharpened, and I glanced around, spotting a massive security guard striding towards me. Everyone else in the gym stopped what they were doing, eyes wide, w