Sofia's POV "Mmm, it's okay," I said, "I'll take care of myself," I said strongly. "Are you sure... I mean..." I'm fine Zack, I need to brace myself for whatever is coming right?" I asked and he nodded, his eyes still on me. "Then let me," I said, almost angrily. "Right, I will," He said, taking his hands off mine. "I'll take a nap again, and can you be gone before I wake up, it'd be better to not watch as you leave," I said. He stilled in the chair before nodding wordlessly, his eyes were filled with pity I didn't want. I laid back on the bed, pulling the sheets over my body, forcing myself to keep my eyes clenched tight as I fought the tears that were brimming in my eyes. A few minutes later, I heard him stand up from the chair, heaving a heavy resigned sigh, before dragging his

