Confronting the Past

HAZEL

I sit on the edge of the bed for a long time after Cole leaves the room, my heart still hammering against my ribs.

The words from that unknown number keep flashing behind my eyelids.

My stomach tightens. I don't know who sent it. I don't know what secret they're talking about. But I know one thing for certain. Something is wrong. And I can't keep pretending everything is fine.

I stan