Faith’s POV

Ever since I talked to Justine, I couldn’t find peace.

Why did he insist I stay away from Austin?

Even if he didn’t say it directly, I still chose to distance myself. To avoid him.

And if what he said was true—that even Jairee’s safety could be affected—how could I not worry?

Justine seemed to know so many secrets, things he refused to share but somehow still connected to us.

To me. To my past. To everything I’ve been trying so hard to forget.

As I thought about all ...