DANIKA
My stomach churns as I await Kaziel's response. He parts his lips to speak. But suddenly, his gaze darts in my direction. Quickly, I hide myself away, pressing my back to the wall. I swallow hard, praying he didn't see me.
I hurry back to class, keeping my head hanging low as my thoughts go out of control. I should've known. Whatever I have with Kaziel is too good to be true.
If Eve is the one I must compete with, why should I bother? She's everything I will never be.
A lump forms in my throat, my chest tightening as I sit on my stool. A few seconds later, Kaziel walks in. His burning gaze meets mine, and I look away instantly, lightly tracing my fingers over the handkerchief tied around my palm.
Still, I can feel his eyes on me. I desperately want to sink into the ground and d
