Chapter 188

Elodie’s POV

The weekend came and went in a blur of snow flurries and late-night whispers.

Kiernan’s team crushed their playoff opener Saturday night. I sat in the stands with Vespera, screaming myself hoarse when he scored the game-winner in overtime.

Afterward, the team spilled into the parking lot, music blasting from someone’s truck, breath fogging in the cold. I kept my distance, hoodie up,