Drasa's POV I kept staring at the video, like if I looked long enough, it would disappear. Like it would stop being real. But it was real, and it was everywhere. The comments felt like daggers. People I barely even knew were dissecting me, my body, the way I kissed, like I was just a piece of gossip instead of a human being. My face was hot, my hands were cold, and I didn’t even realize I was shaking until Maya gently squeezed my wrist. “Hey,” she said softly. “Breathe.” I did. Barely. My voice cracked when I finally asked, “Did you… did you see anyone outside the bathroom when you left after searching for me? Anyone who could’ve taken that video?” Maya bit her lip, thinking hard. “I didn't stay inside for a long time after I saw you and Cassian. But… I remember someone standing b

