A Raw Confession

CADE

I'm desperate. And I can't bring myself to hide it. Especially not when it comes to her.

Hazel stares at me, the breeze lifting strands of her blonde hair across her face. For a moment, the irritation fades, leaving only exhaustion in its place.

That expression kills me. Anger means she still cares enough to fight. This feels like she's given up on us. The thought makes my chest tighte