Stepping Into Character

HAZEL

I turn on my heel to bolt inside the building, but Cole’s fingers clamp around my fragile wrist before I can take two full steps.

"Hazel, wait—please."

His tone used to make my stomach flutter. Now, it just makes my skin crawl with pure revulsion.

Chloe lets out a loud huff, flipping her hair over one shoulder.

"I'll be inside."

She delivers the words dryly, not sparing me a singl