NIKOLAI

I clenched and unclenched my fists as everyone waited for my reaction to Olivia’s accusations but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't summon a shocked expression onto my face.

I had known deep inside, the first time I caught the odd, lingering look from my best friend, I should have stopped him. I should have put an end to whatever trance he had gotten himself into when I looked out my window one night and saw him with his hands wrapped tightly around Raya’s slender body. MY Raya! But I didn't, I let him stew, and now it was too late.

“I see,” I repeated, barking a...