In the heart of the city, under the night sky, emotions churned within me. It felt like my boat had sprung a leak, slowly leaning toward darkness. I couldn't tell if I was drowning.
The wind whispered about letting go, sailing forward without looking back, abandoning dreams to the abyss. Each time, my dreams entangled and pulled me down, forcing me to let go to save myself.
"How well are you playing?" Alex's voice came through the bowling alley window. Inside, Blair chatted with Jack and Mia.
Blair wore an outfit like mine, only much more colorful.
"Terrible," I muttered to myself.
A peculiar look clouded Alex's face. My attention shifted back to Blair and Dorian, locked in a gaze. Longing tugged at me, urging me to retreat to the car and leave.
"Why do you think he chose her? Is it
