My heart ached as I watched Layla disappear into the night.

Had she just abandoned me?

Julian and Sophia's laughter filled the air as I slumped on the floor, tears streaming down my face.

Layla's betrayal felt like a dagger to my heart.

“Give up, friend,” Julian whispered in my ear.

Anger boiled within me. I grabbed Julian's neck, my hands tightening around it.

“You scumbag!” I growled.

Sophia rushed over to stop me, but she was sent flying in the air with just a light kick.

“Jackass,” Julian cursed, his voice cracked.

“Kill me, you bastard,” he spat.

I glared at him, strangling him. His eyes turned red, and...