– ALINA
I dragged myself up from the couch, still wearing yesterday’s clothes, still feeling like yesterday’s trash. I didn’t want to go outside, but I had no choice. I had to do something, anything, before my life caved in completely.
I opened my door… and crashed straight into someone.
Great. Perfect. Just what I needed.
I stumbled back, ready to snap, but the moment my eyes adjusted and I saw her face,
My heart dropped.
Becca.
My ex–best friend.
Her curly hair was pinned back the same way she used to wear it when she’d come sleep over at my place and steal my snacks. Same soft, innocent eyes. Same girl I trusted for years. Same girl who slept with Jason behind my back.
I frowned instantly.
“Alina… please,” she whispered, reaching for me. “Let’s talk.”
I jerked my arm back lik
