ZARA; clubbing. The lecturer’s voice faded into background noise. All I could think about was what Jace said that morning about Noah being involved in a murder. How true could it be? What really happened to him? Why did he disappear for a whole year? Those questions kept looping in my head, and I couldn't concentrate. “Heyyy,” Riley nudged me, whispering. “You good? You seem distracted.” “I’m okay,” I said, forcing a small smile. The lecture ended sooner than I realized. Jace had already left with Amber before I could even think about confronting him. Riley, Lena, and I grabbed a quick lunch at the cafeteria, then spent some time in the library before heading home together. “Noah didn’t show up today. I was hoping to see him,” Lena sighed, sounding disappointed. “Speaking of No

