Catalina’s POV I woke up on Andrew’s chest. The warmth from his body was calming. I took in his scent and breathed deep. I kiss his chest. I love the feeling of him next to me. I thought back over everything that has happened and everything that has been said. I think about Andrew’s chosen words, “if I can avoid it.” Which means there is something he’s going to do that he can’t avoid. Something that will hurt. And Lilith last night saying to trust myself only. Which means I can’t trust them. A feeling of loneliness flows over me. But also a feeling of numbness too. With everything that’s been happening I feel numb to it. I sit up and make my way out of bed. I change my clothes and I head downstairs. I find Andrew’s father siting in the living room with a book. When he sees me he puts it

