Chapter 28: Stabbed And Thrown Away

Six Years Ago

Over the next few days, Evelyn buried herself in her studies, searching for internships for her first college summer break. The disastrous date with Zevian had almost slipped from her mind. In contrast, Zevian found his thoughts frequently drifting to Evelyn, more often than he cared to admit. Though he had apologized through Avery, and Evelyn had accepted it, he couldn't stop thinking about her.

Avery's scolding for his rudeness toward her best friend triggered Zevian's memory. Evelyn was the same girl who had tricked him years ago at Avery's 13th masquerade birthday party. The image of a young girl in a heavy gown using him to escape a ballroom always brought a smile. Now, fate had given him another chance, which he had promptly ruined.

One afternoon, as Evelyn set up books at her booth for a fundraiser event, she heard footsteps approaching. Without looking up, she continued her task, assuming it was another student.