ROY’S POV
Alright.
I’m just going to say it.
I’m scared.
No, not because we’re heading straight for war. Not because the Croonie King was lurking in the shadows, waiting to unleash something terrible.
Not even because I might die before this is all over.
I’m scared—because of her.
Because I’m falling hard for Alaena.
And I don’t know what to do about it.
Yeah, yeah. Go ahead, laugh.
I agree with you.
It is funny.
But the truth is—I don’t think I’ve ever really let anyone in before. Not like this.
Not like her.
I’ve had my fair share of distractions. Sofeya being the most consistent one.
She and I have danced that line for years. It was always easy, always fun. No attachments. Just something to pass the time.
Fun adventures with other girls like Lisa—no over-complicated fe
