For a brief moment, Nessa's entire body became immobile. She attempted to react, to make any movement, but it felt as if the physical act of doing so was beyond her reach. Her voice failed her, unable to form words. Her eyes bore witness to the unfolding scene, yet her mind staunchly resisted accepting it. Her very heart appeared to halt its rhythm.
Riley and Niall?
Had she been oblivious to this all along? Was that the reason Niall had been avoiding her?
It seemed logical, but the whole situation felt absurd.
Only when she felt a hand gently grip her shoulder did she manage to break free from her trance. Her body jerked backward as her knees gave way, but Jordan caught her before she could collapse. She lifted her gaze to his face, yet his eyes were fixed elsewhere. She shook her hea
