Eve's POV.
I paced back and forth across the room, trying to untangle the mess of thoughts running riot in my mind. Every step seemed heavier than the last, every breath taut with frustration. Sam watched me silently from the corner, her dark eyes tracing my every movement, a quiet witness to my spiraling emotions.
Finally, I sank onto the edge of the bed, burying my face in my hands. “Careful,” Sam snorted, breaking the silence. “So… what happened?” Her voice was calm, almost teasing, but there was a sharp edge beneath the surface, a demand for truth.
I exhaled sharply, letting the words tumble out before I could stop them. “I… I was with Zack.” The confession landed in the room like a stone, heavy and unyielding.
“What?” Her voice sharpened instantly, and I could feel her frown thro
