Great! Now I was just going around kissing every good-looking guy near me and feeling ridiculous emotions. First Cole, now Tristan. What the hell was wrong with me?
Maybe I was ovulating. That had to be it. Hormones. Not feelings. Definitely not feelings.
I took a shaky step back, my heart pounding so loud it drowned out every rational thought.
"I should go," I blurted.
"Astrid, wait—"
"I'm sorry, Tristan, but I can't stay. I—" I didn’t even finish my sentence. I turned and bolted, leaving him there with whatever words he had left unsaid.
I barely registered the hospital hallway as I made my way outside, my breath coming in short, frantic bursts. My hands trembled as I reached my car, fumbling with the keys before finally getting inside.
Today was already too much, and
