*Virginia*
I step into my room, Caleb has gone into his own to shower, saying he needs it after all the golfing. The sound of the door clicking shut feels oddly final, and I lean against it for a moment, breathing in the quiet.
As I make my way to the window, wanting to enjoy the view, I catch a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror. My skin is still radiant from the spa, but the light in my eyes feels dimmer somehow. I flop onto the bed, letting my head fall back against the cushion, and I close my eyes to shut out the world.
I thought I had put it all behind me, but the memories come flooding back… Stephan’s careless laugh, the way he manipulated every moment we had together, leaving me feeling like a mere shadow in his spotlight.
I squeeze my eyes shut tighter, willing the emotio
