Author name: Hauda.A

POV: Rory A week before the court date, I find something. I’m at the house picking up clothes when I […]

POV: Rory I meet Dominic at his architecture firm at noon. His office is on the fifteenth floor with views

POV: Rory I’m at work when Theo walks into my classroom. Theo Parker. My ex-boyfriend from college. The one I

POV: Rory Dominic’s mother calls me three days after court. I almost don’t answer. Valerie Ashford never liked me. She

POV: Rory The courtroom is smaller than I expected. Less dramatic. Just a judge, two lawyers, and three people whose

POV: Rory Three days later, I’m still at Priya’s when my lawyer calls. Her name is Rebecca Chen. She’s sharp,

POV: Rory I’m at Priya’s apartment when Dominic calls. “Can we talk?” “We’ve done nothing but talk.” “In person. Please.

POV: Celeste They’re gone. Dominic and that woman—Aurora, Rory, whatever—are gone. And I’m alone in this hospital room screaming until

POV: Rory St. Mary’s Hospital smells like disinfectant and despair. I follow Dominic through the hallways. My heart is racing.

POV: Rory I don’t sleep. By seven AM, I’m sitting at Priya’s kitchen table drinking my third cup of coffee.