Emerald's POV
Alex, Bennie, Justin and I walked back from the coffee shop.
Bennie and Justin behaved like the love birds that they were, as usual. I was more than happy for them. They're literally the cutest.
Alex and I held hands as we walked.
There's something wrong with Alex.
Apart from the obvious gloom look on his face, I could literally feel it through our mate bond.
I could feel his worry. There was something troubling him.
Alex wasn't his usual cheerful self. When he came to the coffee shop to see me, he was quiet. He barely said a word. He barely even looked at me.
Even now, he wasn't saying anything.
I was filled with concern. I wondered what could be bothering him.
"Alex" I said.
He didn't answer. He stared right into space as we walked.
"Alex?" I called again.
He
