***Trigger warning Self Harm in this chapter****
Sam’s POV
After Alex left for New Mexico, I headed back up to our room. Since he wasn’t going to be here, I would stay in our room. Once I got up there, I stripped the bedding and went to the closet and got fresh bedding and put it on. Then I went back downstairs to the kitchen to get some food and go back to my room. I was hoping that I wouldn’t run into anyone down there.
Luck was not on my side. It seemed that all of Alex’s family was eating in here tonight. I quickly made my plate and tried to avoid eye contact. Just as I left the dining hall, I got a mind link.
“Sam, why don’t you come join us?” Sophia said.
“Thanks for the offer, but I just really want to be alone.”
“OK, dear, just remember that I am here if you need to talk.”
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