Amelia POV

The sudden silence in my room was broken by the click of the door closing behind Cole.

His furrowed brow betrayed a concern that strained my already strained nerves.

Seeing that shadow of uneasiness in his normally bright eyes, made me detest lying to him.

He wouldn't understand, but what option did I have?

No one would. The vivid bougainvillea outside the window seemed less cheerful. I sat on the edge of my bed. Their vivid hues are a sharp contrast to the chaos swirling ...