NEXT MORNING

Bethany stared at her reflection in the mirror, reflecting on the woman she had become.

Emotionless, detached, and heartless—all because of the heat emanating from Fred. His influence had changed her in ways she never thought possible.

Natalie had been kind to her at times, but deep down, Bethany knew her so-called friend’s motives were shallow.

That realization stung more than she was willing to admit.

After their heated argument, Natalie had stormed out of the house without a second glance.

Was she too harsh? Did she make the right decision? Or was she genuinely in trouble, spiraling out of control?

Her thoughts were abruptly interrupted when a...