"Can I just have a minute to kiss you?" I whined.
Alessio pressed his lips to mine again. And again, it was over way too soon.
"Sab-"
"Really? That's all I get? Did you even miss me?" I asked, interrupting him.
"Baby, this is important. Really important," Alessio said.
I squeezed my eyes shut for a moment.
"I don't doubt that whatever you found out is important, but... I've had such a long day, Alessio. I feel so drained from being so far away from you all day. Seeing... all of those people outside of the city. Now that I know the truth..." I trailed off as more tears filled my eyes.
Alessio pulled me tight to his chest. He rubbed my back and kissed my hair. I started to full on sob.
"Th-there was this... Mermaid w-who tried to confront Irya..." I struggled to get out. "Sh-she was
