Alethea

A piercing scream rips from my throat the moment my eyes land on him.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I yell.

Liam stands there, unfazed, but something about his presence makes my stomach twist. Then it hits me-everything begins to click into place.

I take a step back, my eyes narrowing. "Wait... have you been following me?"

I glance around, scanning the shadows, half-expecting Asher to step out from the darkness. My heart sinks when I realize Liam is alone. Why do I want Asher to be here? He has more important things to do than chase after me.

Liam lifts his head, his expression unreadable. "I'm...