Chapter 38

• Ambre
• "It is just before six when I arrive at the library. With my bag slung over my shoulder, I quickly spot an empty table and take a seat, paying little attention to those around me who are hard at work. I unpack my belongings, plug in my computer, and put on my headphones, ready to tackle my upcoming presentation. I am not sure why I suddenly raise my head - maybe I heard a noise, saw movement, or it was just a reflex - but from the moment my eyes meet his profile, I know I am finished.
• Jayden is sitting alone just a few feet from me. His eyes are glued to his computer screen, deeply focused on what he is writing. His face is scowling, he doesn't pay any attention to what's going on around him. I cannot look away as I watch his shoulders rise and fall with every breath he takes. His jaw is clenched and his posture is hunched. I should never have chosen this place, because I will never be able to work in these conditions, let alone change my location without drawing attention to myself. It would be impossible, especially now that he is only two tables away from me.