Chapter Forty-Two: Paige

It’s been a week since I left Colin. The pain hasn’t eased, but I’m trying to learn to live with it. My phone rings, and I don’t have to look to know whose name is on the screen. I hate the way my heart flutters every time he calls. I suspect he’s only calling so that he can accept my rejection and live a happy life with Kat. That’s why I can’t bring myself to answer. A part of me isn’t ready to face that reality. My family has been really great. They’ve kept me distracted with day trips and training. The nights are the hardest. Even with Val staying over, the nights are when I feel the most alone.

I pull Val’s wild blonde strands from my face. The girl sleeps like she’s the only one in this bed. I get up and nearly trip over Thomas, who’s been sleeping on my floor so that he doesn’t have to be away from his mate. He’s such a sweet guy. He reminds me of Colin before everything turned sour. Bricks of memories fall onto me. The way his raven hair always