Chapter 2

I spent a restless night, tossing and turning, my skin clammy with fever sweat on the sheets.

At dawn, Castro tried to coax me out of bed. When I mumbled protests and pushed him away, he leaned in with an amused smile to kiss me.

For the first time in seven years, his kiss made me flinch. My hand Instinctively rose to slap him but I

just a brief 1 peck.

caught myself. Thankfully, it was

a

“Awake yet, sleeping beauty?” he teased.

I turned away, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. “It’s Saturday. Why can’t you let me sleep?”

His expression softened with concern. “You were running a fever last night. Come on, we need to get you to the hospital.”

Though I felt better, his insistence won out and I reluctantly got dressed.

In the hospital corridor, we ran into Oriana. She was hobbling along alone, clearly having injured her

ankle.

Castro’s gentle demeanor vanished instantly. His brow furrowed with worry as he rushed to her side, steadying her with his hands.

“What happened to you?”

Oriana gave him a warm smile, then glanced meaningfully at me. “Just twisted my ankle. What a coincidence seeing you both here.”

me a

look.

yes, my friend’s sister wasn’t feeling well. Brought her in to

was long used to this

to keep our relationship secret, he’d introduced me to all his friends as his best friend’s sister

innermost circle knew

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to the poor girl.” Oriana nodded sympathetically. Well, don’t let me keep

gestured toward a clinic door further down the

Castro didn’t hesitate. He

said eagerly, “Aveline, wait here for

me crumbled. My fever seemed to return full force, leaving me weak

hospital wall, not bothering to respond. The stark white corridor suddenly felt endless and empty,

was already carrying Oriana toward

around his neck.

matter how well he played his part, his true feelings always

seemed completely oblivious to

out a bitter laugh and headed to

doctor explained that my untreated burns, combined

number out of habit before I caught myself. Habits

– getting the prescription and finding the IV

treatment room.

worse, nearly collapsing as I tried to walk.

hadn’t returned not even a

called

going to

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