Hailey The day at college had been ordinary, just like every other day. I spent the rest of it at home drowning in homework, practicing routines, and reading anything I could find to keep my mind occupied. Still, the emptiness clawed at me, and when my stomach grumbled, I knew I couldn't ignore it any longer. It wasn't just a craving- I was genuinely hungry. The reason? That was obvious. I hadn't eaten anything the entire day, so it'd be only natural for me to be hungry. I pushed it aside as I left my room, heading toward the kitchen for something- anything- to quiet the ache. But as I passed Damien's closed door, my steps faltered. There, carelessly discarded outside his room, was a pair of crimson high heels. They glared at me like a warning, twisting a knot tight in my thr

