~Adrian
I stormed out of the grand chateau, my hands clenched into fists at my sides, the cool night air doing little to soothe the fiery anger boiling within me. How could Leonard do this to me? I was his best friend. We had years of memories, trust, and loyalty between us, and now he had thrown me out like some unwanted stranger, all because I dared to speak my mind, dared to enjoy myself for once.
Behind me, I heard the sharp clicks of high heels on the cobblestone path. Dian was rushing to catch up, her voice slicing through the night. “Adrian, wait!” she called, her tone shrill and desperate. “What do you think you’re doing? Are you trying to ruin everything?”
I didn’t stop or slow down, my voice low and simmering with anger. “I don’t care about your plan, Dian,” I growled. “Leona
