My breath caught in my chest, a sharp ache cutting through my heart. Something snapped within me, a decision I didn’t even have to think twice about. I turned, rushing to the sink, and emptied the contents of my stomach.
I rinsed my mouth, trying to steady myself, and then, with a deep breath, I pushed open the door.
The moment Stefan and I locked eyes, everything seemed to freeze. His face was unreadable, but my stare hardened into something fierce, and I felt the tension stretch between us. A cough from behind broke the silence, dragging me back to reality and fueling my desire to get answers from him.
I glanced at Cali and forced a smile. "Thanks, dear. I really appreciate it." She gave me a polite smile and a soft "my pleasure" before slipping out through the door. As soon as she wa
