-Megan-
Nathan was nowhere in sight as we reached the car. Kat bombarded me with questions and complaints, clearly confused. I didn’t stop or explain anything until we stood in front of the car Nathan and I had arrived in. When we finally reached it, I halted, turned around, placed my hands on her shoulders, and locked eyes with her. She froze, uncertain of the intensity in my gaze.
“Never, ever interact with that man again!” I cautioned her.
“What?” she inquired, perplexed.
“Do not engage with Joseph ever again!” I reiterated.
“Why not?” she pressed.
Taking a deep breath to steady my racing heart and collect my thoughts, I paused before speaking to Kat. This night hadn’t unfolded as planned, and I was uncertain about what to disclose. I had never kept secrets from Kat, but this wasn
