STELLA
The sun had begun its slow descent, casting warm orange hues over the ocean. I leaned against the balcony railing, letting the breeze sweep away the nagging ache in my chest. Corey’s words still lingered in the back of my mind, but I refused to let them take root. I was determined to enjoy the few days left on this cruise. After all, this was supposed to be my escape, my chance to leave the chaos behind, even if only temporarily.
But the thought of going back to reality sent a shiver down my spine. Corey had been a constant presence, not just here on the cruise, but in every part of my past, always finding a way to disrupt my peace. If this trip had been a rollercoaster, then what awaited me on solid ground was a storm I wasn’t sure I could weather.
Shit. How was I going to do th
