Chapter 27: My Tears Ricochet

*Two Years Earlier*

Kate tried not to think about Theo's death anniversary but there was no escaping it as the date loomed over her like a dark cloud. It was difficult for her to believe that a whole year had passed since her whole had been so thoroughly upended. She could still remember Theo's last breath. It haunted her like a recurring bad dream.

The coven wanted to have a get together for the anniversary. The Frosts were mourning on their own especially Veronica who had left school for the weekend. Theo's friends wanted to have a bonfire and remember Theo. They had asked Jess if she and Kate wanted to join them.

Kate had initially refused but Jess had convinced her to reconsider.

"They loved him too," Jess said. "You all loved him. Why not do this together?"

"I can't."

Jess was insistent. "You need this. You need to get out of this room."