CLAIRE Leilah patted my back to comfort me while I stared into space. I hid my face out of embarrassment. I still haven't gotten over what happened with Killian and me, and now it's happened with Bryce. I don't know what to feel anymore. Why? Why is the Goddess challenging me like this? Bryce backed away almost immediately after he felt I was more than uncomfortable with what he did. He profusely apologized, but I was too embarrassed to even talk about it. I dashed back to the house without looking back, only to realize it was a bad idea. I tried to stay calm before entering, but they still noticed my flustered reaction. “I should have shut Gail’s mouth before she could ask. That dummy.” Leilah mumbled while I already wanted to dig a hole for myself. What’s worse is when Bryce re

