~ROMAN~ People may hate me. They may call me a jerk devoid of emotions and empathy towards those around me. I know I'm not that person but they wouldn't respect me if I allowed all of them to get too close. I don't hate people. Well, except for one person— Sage Forrester. Saying 'hate' is coming off too strong. I wonder if I should say loathe or dislike but it has nothing to do with her being a witch. That's what I say but it has nothing to do with that and everything to do with my mother. Just two years ago, she brought her here and guided her just like Wren. She was the first person who made me realize the bridge between me and Alistair. Just like Wren, she devoted all her attention to her until she settled in. I swear sometimes I forget I'm her son and when I don't, I'm always wonde

