NOVALIE’S POV
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I don’t know how long I wait for Luca to come back , but my body starts to itch in anticipation .
Why is he taking so long ?
Did his parents say no ?
Does he have to convince them ?
Did they say yes and they’re just figuring out the last details ?
My blood drains from my face , my entire cheeks feeling cold as Luca strides into the room with disappointed eyes , his expression exhausted .
“They said no .” I breathe out , my chest caving in and it feels like my lung’s collapse when he shakes his head at me , indicating that I am not going to see my parents again .
I’m not going to see Cassie or Brent , ever again ..
My chest starts to heave , my breathing heavy as my eyes flick around the entire room , anxiety creeping up my spine , clawing at my spine and I drop to
