Daphne's POV********
I didn’t wait for his reaction.
I just turned and walked away.
When I got to my room, I didn’t bother with the lights as I pushed my door open and stepped inside. The darkness swallowed me immediately, but I welcomed it.
I shut the door hard behind me.
For a moment, I just stood there, staring at nothing.
Then I let out a shaky breath and leaned back against the door, my body slowly sliding until my shoulders rested against it.
Casper’s face flashed in my mind.
I froze.
Why was I thinking about him now?
That look, his voice.
Maxton's voice sounded outside my door.
“Daphne, I'm sorry.”
My chest tightened.
I squeezed my eyes shut.
“No,” I whispered to myself.
I pushed myself off the door and stumbled toward the bed. The alcohol was starting to settle in
