Chapter 62
Kross
She called.
Vanya actually called for me.
That one thought was enough to silence the chaos that had been clawing at my insides these past few days. It slowed my breath. Steadied my hands. For the first time in a while, I didn’t feel like I was about to tear the whole damn academy apart.
She left that night without a word… but now she wants to see me?
That has to mean something.
I stared down at the bouquet of purple daylilies in my hands. I hope she likes them. The florist told me these meant strength, and if there’s one word that defines Vanya—it’s that. Strong. Fierce. Unshakable, even when I was the one trying to get under her skin.
Maybe this time… she’ll listen.
Maybe she wants to hear my side.
I’ve always been pathetic when it comes to her. Always too soft,
