Alison's POV
I sat back on the porch, trying to stifle a laugh as Andrew and I wrapped up our lesson for the day. The air was warm, filled with the scent of freshly cut grass, and I felt light, free for once. The last few weeks had been grueling as Andrew pushed me to catch up on subjects Id never had the chance to study before. But with each lesson, I felt myself grow a little stronger, a little smarter, and today, I felt downright accomplished.
Andrew chuckled beside me, leaning back as he rubbed his temples. "Youre doing better than you give yourself credit for, Alison. Really. Its rare to see someone this dedicated."
I shook my head, still smiling. "You mean desperate, right? I cant exactly afford to waste the opportunity Xanders given me.
Before Andrew could respond, a shadow fell
