Chapter 121

Aria

School’s almost over, and Lucas is still a no-show. To make things worse, he’s completely ghosted the mind-link. The only thing he managed to do was send a half-assed text saying he’d “probably” be home late.

Probably? Seriously? What the fuck is his problem today?

Annoyed, I grab my bag and head outside. Mia and Lilly left hours ago since they didn’t have any other classes and needed to study for their test. Lucky them. Meanwhile, I’ve spent my entire day bored out of my fucking mind.

I make it downstairs and head straight to my car, sliding into the driver’s seat. Finally, I’m going home. I start the engine, already fantasizing about collapsing into bed, but because the universe fucking hates me, I barely make it a few miles before my car sputters twice and then…suddenly. Dead. Right in the middle of the fucking road.

You’ve gotta be kidding me.

I slam my hands against the steering wheel before stepping out. Pop the hood like I have