Chapter 4

I asked, "So?"

"So he chose to run away, to experience what it's like to be ordinary." Alisha fixed her gaze on me. "And you? You're just his means to that end."

The word cut deep, like a knife to my heart.

"He never planned for anything serious with you—you were just a passing amusement," Alisha continued coldly. "Now that the novelty's worn off, of course he's going back where he belongs."

I Farrah demanded, "How do you know all this?"

"Because I know him inside out," Alisha said, a glint of triumph in her eyes. "We've known each other…