~Hermes~

The night air was sharp against my skin as I leaned against the balcony railing, dragging smoke from the cigarette between my fingers. I knew I had promised Ted I’d quit. Hell, I did promise. But if I didn’t take this hit, my head might just explode with the chaos rattling around inside it.

"And you’re going to regret letting me go."

June’s words echoed, relentless, teasing at the corners of my mind. Regret? I was already regretting it. Every damn day since I left her at the ...