Raven’s POVI felt relieved when I noticed it was a student, my heart skipped thinking it was Axel.I shouldn’t be here.I had snuck out, unable to sleep, my thoughts spinning with Axel, Ethan, and the chaos of the past few days. The library felt quiet and safe, a haven from all the prying eyes of Ridgeway, but now, even here, I was uneasy.I tiptoed between the shelves, holding a book to my chest, then a voice behind me cut through the silence.“You shouldn’t be here.”My book slipped in my hands. Luca. He leaned against the shelf, watching me like he’d been waiting.“Neither should you,” I said, hugging the book.“Fair enough.” He stepped closer, eyes narrowing. “Funny how you always end up where you’re not supposed to be.”My pulse kicked. “I couldn’t sleep. Midnight’s quiet.”“Or you’re hiding.”I forced a laugh. “Or I like books.”He tilted his head, gaze sharp. “Books don’t explain the cracks you leave behind.”My stomach clenched. “What cracks?”“You’ll tell me one day,” he mu
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