Rafael's Point of View
The hallway is buzzing with voices as students spill out of their classes, some heading to their next class, others heading back to their dorms. I weave through the crowd, half listening to the chatter, until a familiar scent cuts through the air.
Octavia.
I slow my steps, my eyes scanning the corridor until I see her, standing with Kai. My stomach knots instantly. His posture is tense, his body leaning towards hers in a way that screams possession, even if his hands stay at his sides.
I drift closer, staying near the wall, careful to blend with the flow of passing students. I do not mean to eavesdrop... but when it comes to her, I cannot stop myself.
“I am sorry, Ava,” Kai says, his voice low but clear enough to reach me. “I did not mean to ruin what we have. I
