BLAZE
They broke her. Ruined her. Turned her into this mess I was staring at right now.
Amanda didn’t say a word, but I knew it was one of those jerks—Colt, Luther, maybe even Scarlet. Hell, probably all of them. They had a way of getting under her skin, digging in deep until they left their mark. It pissed me off, seeing her like this, torn between them and whatever storm was raging inside her.
The ride to the lake was silent. Amanda didn’t say a word, and I didn’t push her. I knew when to leave things alone. She sat behind me on the bike, her arms wrapped tight around my waist, but it wasn’t the usual thrill I felt when someone clung to me. No, this time it felt... heavier. Like she was holding onto me for more than just balance.
This lake wasn’t just any place—it was our place. Min
