Rhea POV
I had just taken my bath but instead of preparing to go to bed, I had my books spread out in front of me as I continued my study marathon.
I had been overwhelmed with everything happening around me and burying my head in schoolwork felt like the only way to shut it out for a while.
At least here I had to write answers and could pretend I was in control.
Just then my phone pinged in front of me. I grabbed it without thinking and almost threw it right back when I saw who the message was from.
Alpha Dorian.
He had been ignoring me for so long, I thought he had finally grown tired of me. I know I had said it before but I seemed so certain this time.
A part of me had been relieved since Mom was still receiving constant care from the healer, but another part, a part I was afraid
