BRIAR’S POV
A note slips under my door hours later with a cryptic message:
"After darkness, come find me in my room."
I can already guess who it’s from, sensing the deceit and trickery without needing to ask any questions. It feels like I can’t get a moment’s rest, or take a break, without him finding another way to bother me.
Now this note arrives.
I wait until it’s deep into the night before sneaking out of my room, following the instructions like a thief until I’m standing just outside his room. I knock softly.
The door pulls open within seconds, revealing Sierra on the other side, dressed in her signature color, her night gown more conservative than I'd expected.
"Hi…" I greet awkwardly, giving her a small wave.
I wasn’t expecting to see her. In fact, I didn’t even realize she
