Jake awoke with a dull ache pounding through his head, the regret from the previous night settling heavily over him. He ran a hand through his disheveled hair, staring at the ceiling as memories flooded back. He couldn’t shake the image of Sadie’s shocked expression when he pushed her away, the hurt in her eyes as he left her standing there. With a groan, he sat up, frustrated with himself. He knew he’d made a mess of things.
Without wasting another minute, he climbed out of bed, quickly splashing water on his face. He hesitated for a second before he left his room and headed to find Sadie, bracing himself for the apology he knew he owed her.
When he found her, Sadie was by the window, the morning light casting a soft glow on her face. But her expression was cold, her body language rigid
