Chapter 47

Griffin's eyes narrowed as he watched Nicholas confess his love to Sarah. He felt a surge of anger and jealousy coursing through his veins, his heart racing with frustration. Why had he waited so long to tell Sarah how he felt? Now it seemed like he'd missed his chance, and Nicholas had swooped in to steal the moment.

Griffin stormed into the library, his heart still racing from the encounter with Nicholas and Sarah. He needed to talk to her to explain how he felt and why he'd been too afraid to say anything sooner. But as he approached her table, he saw the look of determination on her face.

He tried to talk with her, but she refused, and when he said what was in his heart, her friend came and took her away. As he followed them, he found Nicholas beating Tyler, and he also knew why he was beating him, Griffin's fists clenched, his nails digging deep into his palms as he struggled to contain his emotions.

"Why didn't I just tell her?" Griffin thought, his mind racing with regret. "I'v