Alethea

The air catches in my throat as my eyes widen, my mouth almost open. His piercing blue eyes lock on mine, and for a moment, I forget where I am.

I quickly look away, hoping no one notices my flushed face.

‘Why now?’ I scream inside. ‘Why him?’ Of all people, why does the universe have to throw this at me?

Last night, we were so close to something. And now here he is, standing tall, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit that fits him just right.

That stupid smirk is still there. I look down, but I can still feel his gaze on me, burning into my skin....