Chapter One

Everything was bathed in a honey-gold light as the late afternoon sun streamed through the high windows of the campus café at Crawford University.

The aroma of freshly baked coffee beans permeated the air while calm music hummed in the background. Pretending to study her notes, Lana sat legs crossed on the couch by the corner, swirling her iced latte with a straw. She was waiting, not actually studying. Awaiting his arrival.

Ethan.

A senior majoring in psychology. He had black hair, broad shoulders, and a serene confidence that turned heads wherever he went. Not only was he her partner, but he was also her quiet chaos and...