Kane
The second I mentioned Mason—
Lena’s expression changed.
Fear disappeared.
Suspicion took its place.
And somehow that was worse.
Snow drifted around us as she stared at me.
“What do you mean Mason got messages too?”
I kept my hands inside my jacket pockets.
“Exactly what I said.”
“That’s not an answer.”
Nothing new there.
Her breathing still looked uneven from being startled, but anger was already covering it.
Classic defense.
And honestly?
I respected it.
The parking lot remained quiet.
Too quiet.
I looked once more toward the direction the stranger had disappeared.
Gone.
But that didn’t mean safe.
“You should go back to your dorm,” I said.
Her eyes narrowed instantly.
“There you go again.”
“Again what?”
“Acting like you’re in charge.”
I almost sighed.
“I’m
