Violet POV

Next morning, the bed was empty and cold when I woke up. No doubt Dane had gone to be with Emily. The thought left me wounded and depressed. A heavy weight rested on my shoulders that he would never accept me fully.

I saw a little note on the bedside table. It was from Dane and read:

“I will be back by night. Eat food. Don’t think of leaving.

— Dane.”

I dragged myself out of the bed and went to the bathroom. When I looked in the mirror, it ...