Evander's POV
I left Claire's apartment, feeling defeated. Her cold, distant look stayed in my mind. She shut me out, and I couldn't find a way to approach her. I just wanted to be there to ease some of her pain. I knew she was deeply hurt, which showed in our quiet moment.
But I wasn't going to give up. No matter how hard she tried to keep me away, I would always find a way back into her life. I would do whatever it took to make her see I was there for her and she could lean on me any time.
But I needed answers before I could even think about winning her back. Someone had driven a wedge between us, poisoned her heart, and made her believe lies that tore us apart. I had to find out who these people were—the ones who worked behind the scenes to destroy what we had. Only then could I make things right and keep her safe from getting hurt again.
