Chapter 18 ___Benjamin's POV ___ Ava has been healing well since I marked her. However, she still hasn't woken up, and it's been three days. I haven't left her side once, My mother and Brittney have been encouraging me to get some sleep, but I can't bear to be away from her. Paul brings me fresh clothes every day. The only time I've left Ava is for a quick two-minute shower in the ensuite bathroom, but even then, either my mom or Brittney sits with her. Someone arranged for a bed to be brought into the room, but I refuse to use it as it feels too distant from her. Instead, I sleep in the chair with my head resting on the bed, holding her hand. However, I can barely sleep. My mother and Brittney take care of my meals and regularly check up on both Ava and me. To keep Ava comfortable, my

