ALAYNA
Three days later, I ask Cassius if I can go outside. He allows me but tells me he has to bring me back to the clinic. He’s also being extra careful, so he comes along.
Honestly, I’m getting used to his company. Cassius is very accommodating and endlessly patient with me. After we shop for a few things at the mall, we stop at Starbucks.
“Oliver’s on his way,” he says, then takes a sip of his Frappuccino.
“I’ve been thinking.” I look at him. “I just thought of this last night.”
“What is it?”
“I want to leave tomorrow. I want to see my family.”
“We already talked about this, and of course, you can, Alayna.” He grins. “It will help you unwind.”
“But there’s still something else I want.”
He puts the cup on the table. “Hmm. Go ahead.”
“I still need to tell Brandon about this. I
