Chapter 3

I kept trailing after them, like I was a glutton for punishment.

I watched them leave the campus, all smiles as they strolled off to the grocery store.

Matthias picked up a fresh steak, and with a smile, he asked Rayne if she wanted some.

Rayne nodded, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

I knew Matthias had a real knack for cooking steak.

Every Valentine's Day, he'd make me a candlelit dinner and tease me for being his little foodie.

But none of that for me this year.

Truth is, I doubted I would ever want steak again after this.

Lucas…