Alessia: I heard him before I saw him. His scent already hit me like a plague. And I knew that he’s been roaming around the room throughout the whole day. And the more he roamed around, the angrier I became. The door opened quietly this time, careful, hesitant, like he was afraid even the sound might set me off. I didn’t look up. I stayed seated on the edge of the bed, plate balanced on my knees, food barely touched. I had eaten enough to survive. Not enough to enjoy. And to be honest, I couldn’t care less. The only reason that forced me to eat was because I knew that the baby was innocent of all of this, and Sage couldn’t be blamed for the pain that I was going through. Let him leave. Sage said, not wanting him around. The idea of our mate doubting us was not one that she could

