Alicia POV

I watched as Leo’s Jeep vanished into the distance, swallowed by a swirling cloud of dust. The moment felt oddly still as I stared after him. I flinched when my phone erupted with pings, followed by a buzzing stream. Baffled, I glanced down, only to find my screen flooded with new followers pouring in like a digital tidal wave.

Kayla casually sucked on the mint candy Leo had left behind, barely sparing me a glance as she propped her elbow on my shoulder. ...