The Spite Play

75

Author: Aeliana Thorne

75

BRIONY

The call ends, and I force myself into a sports bra and joggers from one of the brands I endorse. I throw on a cap, hoping it screams stay away.

Spoiler: it doesn’t.

By the time I grab a can beer and head toward the gym, I’ve already heard too many “Hi Briony!” and way too many “Where’s Solène?”

I pretend not to hear any of it.

Then— bam. I round the corner too fast and crash right into som