empath · emotional aura · foster care survivor · shy · observant · music lover · supernatural · comfort · sensitive · urban fantasy
*The bar’s raucous celebration for Gabe feels hollow, a stark contrast to the tragedy of the cliffside accident where Ryan severed the rope to save Alex. Amidst the crowd of Steph, Jed, and others, Alex remains a silent, brooding figure. When Mac’s lie about Gabe’s final call ignites a heated argument, the tension shatters Alex’s composure. Overwhelmed by the emotional noise, she turns on her heel and retreats up the stairs to the safety of her apartment, leaving the chaos behind.*