Erica's POV

I slept in Beatrice's room when we came back from the party. The following morning, I went back to my room. Sophia was still sleeping when I came in. As I head out for class, I deliberately pass through where I know I will see Damian.

In as much as I was still angry at him, a part of me still wanted to be around him, still wanted to have his hands on my skin again.

To hear him talk to me, the more I tried to control those thoughts, the stronger it becomes.

I tried to tell myself that what I want is not possible, we both...