Chapter 38
Shadows in the Dark
(Esha’s POV)
Life had become everything I’d dreamed of since coming to university. Andy and I had fallen into a natural rhythm, growing closer each day, and for the first time, I felt like I was truly living the experiences I’d always wanted. He was thoughtful, attentive, and made me feel like I was the only person who mattered. It was a heady feeling, and I could sense myself falling deeper for him every day.
Between classes, late-night study sessions, and spontaneous adventures with my friends, life felt full. Sasha and Cassidy had mostly kept their distance, especially when Andy was around, and I was starting to believe that the worst of their petty behavior was behind me. I had friends, I had love, and I had freedom.
But even with everything going s
