Ashiel POVI sat on the balcony rail, staring at the stars like they might give me answers. Footsteps came from behind, and the scent told me who it was before he even spoke.“Since you came back, you’ve been different,” Derick said quietly, stepping up beside me. His hands gripped the railing. “What’s the matter?”“I’m fine,” I muttered, eyes fixed on the sky. “Just… too much on my mind.”He leaned closer. “Are you sure?” His hand brushed mine, steady, grounding.For a heartbeat, I froze at the contact. Then I forced myself to relax, looking at the worry in his eyes. “I’m okay. I just need some time alone.”“We promised, remember?” Derick’s voice softened. “To be there for each other. Especially when it gets hard.” He squeezed my hand gently.“…Yeah. I know.”“What is it? You can tell me.”I hesitated, then let the truth slip, low and bitter. “Leif’s in my head. He wants me to meet him.”Derick’s eyes widened. “What? Did you tell Damien?”“They already have too much on their plate. I
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