Chapter 21

Hayden-

After changing our clothes, we returned to the auditorium to complete the graduation ceremony. Instead of sitting with Dominic and Tristan, I sat with the rest of the graduating class next to Lily. As they called out names to get on the stage and get recognition for graduating, I kept glancing toward Dominic.

He was standing next to Tristan at the end of the row of chairs where I sat. It had only been two weeks since he had once again entered my life, but it was starting to feel as if he had never left. When I thought about it, he really hasn’t. In a way, he has always been there, silently protecting me like he is now. The only difference was that now I knew he was there.

“Hayden Delaney.” My name was called.

Standing up, I realized I missed Lily getting on the stage to collect her diploma. Walking toward the end of the row of chairs, I passed by Dominic. Tristan gave me a thumbs up, smiling at me, while Dominic retained his expressionless composure.

Walking onto the stage, I