Chapter 41. Not Even Once

2014

Amelia’s POV

This was a mistake.

Darren had suggested we all go on a ride together like it was the best idea in the world, completely unaware of the suffocating tension tightening around me like a noose. And because I hadn’t been fast enough to come up with an excuse, I found myself here—standing in line for one of the biggest rides in the amusement park, wedged between Darren and Adrian.

The universe had a twisted sense of humor.

I could feel Adrian beside me, his presence far too noticeable, far too distracting. It didn’t help that every now and then, I caught the slight curve of his lips, the glint in his eye that told me he knew exactly how uncomfortable I was.

It made me take back every ounce of guilt I’d felt after our conversation in the library.

Darren and Sophia were chatting easily, seemingly unbothered by the underlying storm brewing beneath the surface. I tried to focus on their conversation, but it was impossi