ADRIAN’S POV.
It’s funny how the mind works.
You can be completely sure of something—like how much Katherine and I are in love.
And then someone comes along and says a few words that creep into your head like termites, and suddenly, everything starts to feel... shaky.
That someone, of course, was Max.
I’ve never liked the guy, ever since Katherine told me about the reason why they broke up, and I don’t think he’s ever liked me.
But now that he’s back, hovering around Katherine and Charlotte, I’m starting to feel like I’m walking on a tightrope I didn’t even realize I was on.
It all started innocently enough. Max showed up unexpectedly at a cafe where Katherine, Charlotte, and I were supposed to have lunch.
Charlotte had wanted to meet with her dad too, so we agreed. I didn’t min
