The Easiest Target

Hazel’s Pov

You’ve been unusually quiet since you came back from… wherever you went. I walked into the kitchen, heading straight for the refrigerator, desperate for cold water to steady myself. The chilled liquid slid down my throat, offering only a tiny bit of relief, but at least it cooled the chaos swirling inside me for a second.

Why is it that I’m always the one held responsible for everythi