“There’s no way…” Robin crooned and played, captivating the crowd. Through the blur of her lenses, Tahli allowed herself to appreciate the poignant beauty of the song while recognizing the audacity of the sender. It was one of her favorites for a reason. Melancholy defeat. Surrendering to not being right for the one you love. Vin had found a way to be present without physically doing so. But what did she expect? For Dalvin Hayes to allow her birthday to pass without some declaration of his love? He hadn’t done that in the 15 birthdays before this one.

