The cool night air hit my face as I stepped out of the hall. I wrapped my arms over my chest, letting out a shaky breath to calm my racing heart.

If I had known that Anya and Peter would be at this party, I wouldn’t have shown up. I would’ve given some excuse about being sick, I’m sure Luke would’ve let me stay home.

I walked away from the entrance toward the pool at the side. The water glowed a soft blue-green under the lights, the ripples moving gently across the surface. My gaze drifted back toward the hall entrance, checking to see if Luke had followed me.

But...