_Author’s POV_
Nicholas was the most flustered of the entire group, his mind racing with memories of how he had mistreated Zarelle in the past.
Every snide comment, every dismissive gesture, every time he’d taken Calden’s side without question—it all came flooding back now.
Now, with Zarelle’s background revealed and the fact that she had photos of him streaking, Nicholas feared that she would seek revenge by releasing those photos to the world.
The image of those photos going viral, being shared across every social media platform, appearing in gossip columns—it was a nightmare.
The mere thought of it triggered a massive headache, leaving him desperate for a solution.
His temples throbbed, and he rubbed them frantically.
He turned to Calden, his tone laced with trepi
