Chapter 3

🖤 Author’s NoteOkay… now we’re getting somewhere.Brielle didn’t walk into that room and suddenly become fearless—she just stopped backing down. And that tiny shift? People notice it. Even the ones who don’t want to.Thaddeus noticing her is one thing.Not understanding her? That’s another.And then there’s… him.I’m not saying anything yet—but if you felt that tension, you’re not imagining it.Next chapter is where things start to break open a little more. Emotions, reactions… and maybe the moment everything changes.Tell me what you think—are you still side-eyeing Thaddeus, or are you already over him? 👀🔥