[DAPHNE]
I woke up with a heavy heart, guilt settling deep in my chest over the way I spoke to Zach last night. As expected, when I reached for him beside me, the bed was empty, the sheets already cool.
I sighed, pushing off the covers and rubbing my eyes. Maybe he was on the balcony. But when I stepped outside, there was no sign of him. Frowning, I headed to the kitchen.
"Mum, good morning," I greeted, forcing a small smile. "Have you seen Zach?"
She looked up from her cup, her expression calm. "Good morning, darling. I think I overheard him and Damon talking about hiking. Nicki joined them on the trip to the mountains."
My stomach dropped. "What?"
I couldn't believe it. They all made plans without me? Zach, especially?
I swallowed the lump in my throat, feeling an unfamiliar sting
