Blanche's POV
I knew Drew was orchestrating everything, but I felt utterly powerless against him.
In Oakwood, beyond Zain and Vincent, Drew and Nicholas wielded the most influence.
Apart from Vincent, the remaining factions were tangled together like spider webs.
Challenging Drew meant confronting Zain and Nicholas simultaneously.
Against odds like these, I was completely outmatched.
After getting back to the Callum Mansion, I spent time playing games with Camila before retreating upstairs.
Demetrius still hadn't responded to my messages, which only amplified my worry.
I attempted calling him once more, but his phone had been switched off.
I'd never experienced online harassment myself, but I understood how internet hatred could destroy most people.
Words typed behind screens cut deeper than any knife or poison.
That night, sleep eluded me completely.
Dawn was breaking when Demetrius finally messaged me back. Demetrius wrote: [I'm fine. Don't worry about me too much.]
