Fumbling in the Dark

Hazel’s Pov

I couldn’t shake off what Clara said to me at the coffee shop. Replaying that scene in my head, my memory focused on the look in her eyes when she blurted out those words. It was like she expected something to happen—like she was waiting for me to confirm a rumor she already believed.

I stared at the ceiling, unable to process my thoughts. What history does she share with Silas? Even