SEVENTY FOUR

BRIANNA'S POV 

 

 

The clock ticked non-stop; its sound made music in my ears. I was anxious and could barely wait for nightfall.

 

Steph, I wasn't sure what to make of her. She didn't stop speaking of Ares until an hour ago, when she fell asleep.

 

I sighed in relief, glad to be free of her loud chatter about Ares. Knowing Steph was crushing on him, I had to be extremely careful when he came to pick me up later that night.

 

The last thing I wanted was to have myself entangled in any drama. Just the thought of it sent chills through my spine. Bile gathered in my...