JESSICA'S POV
The woods felt too close, the shadows between the trees holding a breath I couldn't hear. I waited by the school's side entrance, my heart hammering against my ribs, until the cold, prickling feeling of being watched finally faded. I didn't waste another second. I practically ran the whole way home, the image of those dark, still trees burned behind my eyes.
The house was empty and silent, a stark contrast to the roaring chaos in my head. Mates. Danger. Sebastian's furious eyes. Cassian's punishing kiss. I leaned against the cool front door, trying to catch my breath. Something is coming for me. I can feel it.
I needed to not feel. I needed to forget the way my body responded to their threats, the terrifying thrill that shot up my spine whenever they got too close. I neede
