##Chapter 64: Cassidy

Book Two: Don't Leave

My feet stutter to a stop as my breath catches at the back of my throat. My heart thumps a painful beat as I watch my dad stare down at his phone. He must be texting, or emailing, or something. Even though I've arrived at the restaurant early, he beat me here and is already seated at a table.

I've been a nervous wreck all day in anticipation of this dinner. This is the first time since failing out of school last year that my ...