ZARA: Riley, my best girl.
Zara
Today has been filled with a lot of ups and downs. I can’t even put my feelings into words. Everything feels like it’s falling apart, yet I can’t blame anyone. I kind of regret what happened in the library with Noah—but at the same time, I don’t regret doing it with him.
And Jace punching Noah? I understand he was just trying to defend me, like he always has, but maybe he doesn’t need to do that anymore. After Noah walked away, Amber kept staring at me with contempt.
I had no words left or energy for more controversy, so I quietly walked out of their presence.
When I returned to the lecture hall, the class was already in session. Once Riley let me sit beside her, she leaned close and whispered, “What happened?”
“I got suspended,” I murmured, my voice
