Annika's POV
The absurdity of everything hit me like a punch to the gut. I stared at the man I had loved for five years, the one I had dreamed of building a family with, and he suddenly felt like a complete stranger. I searched his face for any trace of the Rowan I thought I knew, but I could not find him. No horns appeared on his head. No sudden revelation that this was all some sick joke. I tried to keep my expression steady, but my lips trembled and my hands shook at my sides.
“Please can you repeat yourself. I don't understand,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper hoping I had misheard him.
Rowan's expression turned tired like he was carrying a heavy weight while Cecily was sobbing quietly. The air in the living room was charged. Erica was still glaring at Kade and there was no
