FAZER LOGINVedant She’s not there when I return.A part of me had hoped against the odds that Chiara would still be there when I got back despite the late hour. But of course she’s not. She has a life outside of me.But what’s still there—and might be of some comfort to me—is my father’s liquor cabinet.Well,
Vedant I can’t believe that I’m back here already. Just hours ago, I had been here with Chiara. And in my mind, Iris had been alive.So much has changed, but I’m right back where I started the day. This time, though, I ask for where my father is when I arrive at the front desk.The nurse directs me
“Chiara,” I say. “Are you ok? Do you need something?”She shakes her head. “No. I’m fine.”But the truth is plainly different. She is burdened by something I can’t place.“Is there anything I can do? I know you must still be hurting–”“It’s not that,” she says, cutting me off.I blink. “Then what is
Chiara Vedant’s shoulders are slumped when he opens the door. His eyes are shadowed and unfocused, like he’s been drinking. It’s strange to see him like this when he’s always been so controlled and steady.But now he looks like something inside him has collapsed.I straighten at the sight of him, w
Vedant I go to the one place I know I still can return. Home. Even though I know my laptop is waiting for me there, devoid of any new messages from Iris. Because there will never be any new messages from her. Not anymore.Iris is dead.My chest still feels like it’s been cracked open, like someone
Vedant “What’s wrong?” Chiara’s worry is potent, and I feel immediately bad for causing her any additional harm while she’s recovering.“I, um…” I struggle to find the words. Are there even words to describe this? “I have to go.”I know I’m being abrupt, but I can’t have her see me like this. It’s
Vedant's POVEvery muscle in my body tenses as I face off against my opponent. I am the future Alpha, I have to win. My reputation is riding on it.He feints left, but I realize what he’s doing before he can complete the maneuver. I move forwards quickly, keeping face. His face falls as he realizes
Chiara's POVI turn toward the sound of the sound doing my best to cover my naked body with my hands. My heart plummets into my stomach when I see that it’s Alice standing in the doorway. I want to stop her, to demand that she explains what she is doing in my room as she takes a step forward but the
Chiara's POVThe next morning, I find myself stuck behind two classmates as I make the long walk to school. I do my best not to eavesdrop on their conversation, but the sound of my name out of one of the girl’s mouths catches my attention.“Did you hear about what happened with Chiara and Alice yest
Vedant's POVI watch as Chiara’s eyes go wide at my demand. She stands, looking ready to bolt. She glances between me and the door before hugging her clothes more tightly to her body.Her voice is steady, but I can see the fear in her eyes. “How could you ask that of me?”I stiffen as I realize what







