Chapter 42

"Tyler." He turns to me and I recoil at the mention of that name.

He watches my reaction curiously like he is seeing me for the first time since he barged in. I can't keep the dread from overtaking my features. An ugly fist grips my stomach and I feel like I could die from the horror of it all.

I stumble backwards and Linc reaches forward to grab me around the waist. My body sags into his, I can't help it.

Even though I have no idea why Linc would think Tyler would be in my apartment, just the mention of his name from him is enough to send me into a spiral. The emotional rollercoaster that bastard put me through with his blackmail and manipulations. Yesterday feels like a really bad fever dream. One I can't seem to wake up from.

I and Tyler weren't even friends and yet I felt the cold stab of betrayal sharp like we had been lovers like I fantasized in that brief moment during our first year.

"Amelia. Are you alright?" Linc whispers into my ears, his arm tighte