AQUAMARINE'S POV
An intoxicating scent woke me up. My nose twitched, and my stomach grumbled. I closed my eyes and sniffed the air, taking in a mouth-watering scent.
I followed the smell to the edge of the bed. A large plate sat on the tray, and my eyes fixed onto it.
Food. Real food.
Not the scraps I'd scavenged from Beta Liam's house. When was the last time I even ate? Yesterday? 2 days ago?
My hands trembled slightly as I lifted a piece of meat to my lips. I closed my eyes and chewed, savouring the taste... flavours dancing on my tongue.
"Mmm..." slipped out between my lips.
"I thought you died last night." A deep voice echoed.
My eyes snapped open, and I looked up to see Alexander fully dressed, standing in the doorway.
His eyes were on me, just like last night.
I swallowe
