Tara's POV

I took my seat as Asher walked out of the room.

The door clicked shut behind him, and the apartment fell silent.

For a second, I glanced at the door as if he might walk back in and say he’d forgotten something.

Cassandra moved around in the kitchen, opening and closing cupboards.

I’m sure you might be wondering how I ended up back with Cassandra after breaking off our friendship on prom night.

After leaving the packhouse, I headed to my parents’ house. They must have sensed that Asher would come looking for me. I was confused about where to go until my mind wandered to Cassandra. I...