|ADELINE’S POV| “What happened?” Rowan asks, stroking his fingers through my hair. I parted my lips to think of a lie, but instead, I shook my head. “Your brother is a d-bag,” I murmur, wrapping my arms around his waist and burying my face in his chest. “You smell so good.” “I... Adeline, what did damien do this time?” “He’s sleeping with that purple-haired girl. He cut out on our date, he literally didn’t show up. He wanted us to reschedule, right after I’d arrived. I found through a text, and note the crazy girl left for me. I am exhausted with this asshole.” Rowan kissed my forehead. “Break up with him. He thinks he’s got some weird hold on you, prove him wrong. Dump him, and work on your life. You matter so much, Adeline. Deserve someone who loves you more than they love getting