I was a total fail next to Ash, but Daemon said something about me wearing his clothes that sent blood rushing to every part of my body and I didn't care if I looked like a hunchback next to her.
In "Opal" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, the protagonist grapples with feelings of inadequacy when comparing herself to Ash, who seems to excel in everything. This struggle is intensified by her perception of her own flaws, leading her to feel like a failure in comparison. However, a turning point occurs when Daemon makes a comment regarding her wearing his clothes, which ignites a wave of emotions within her, causing her to momentarily...