LYRA'S POV I have been in this cottage for three days now, and honestly, I wish I could stay here forever. Stay away from the world completely. Alexis still won't tell me why he rescued me, and I am truly not going to press it from him. Who knows what he's going to say? The truth could shatter me again, and I'd be on the run. I'm going to hold on to this fragile peace for as long as I can. This morning, I woke up before him and went outside to take in the sight of the rising sun. It's been so long. I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. Eating regular, healthy food is doing wonders for my body. I heard the door creak open, and I knew Alexis was about to join me. “Hey.“ “Good morning, Alpha.“ I insisted on being formal with him, though. I don't know what he wants, after a

