Blake hadn’t expected this. In his mind, Reese was still the girl who adored him, the one who would do anything if he talked the right words.

But now, his plan was falling apart.

“No, Reese, you’ve got it wrong. I’m still the same. I haven’t changed,” he said, walking closer.

At that moment, the moon vanished behind the clouds, and Blake was swallowed in darkness.

“Look at me,” he urged, reaching out his hand to her. “I’m no different than before. The only change is that I ...