RIVEN BLACKWOOD POV

"I can't believe this is happening. This is all my fault Riven. If Lena weren't my friend, none of this would be happening to her." Hazel got out, her voice laced with agitation. She clutched at her hair, then looked at me, tears brimming in her eyes. "Why does this keep happening, Riven? Why do I bring so much suffering to anyone close to me?"

I shook my head, hating that she would even think that she brought anything but joy to those around her. She was literally the ...