Echoes of Regret

~Dorian~

The night air was sharp against my skin as I leaned against the balcony railing, dragging smoke from the cigarette between my fingers. I knew I had promised Jude I’d quit. Hell, I did promise. But if I didn’t take this hit, my head might just explode with the chaos rattling around inside it.

"And you’re going to regret letting me go."

Hazel’s words echoed, relentless, teasing at the corne