Alvira’s P.O.V.
The disparity between the two scenes was nearly debilitating as my eyes came back into focus. From the smell alone, I knew that I was currently in one of the hospital rooms back at Star Garnet, but the tension headache still pulsing in my mind was an all too pressing reminder of my limited time.
“Nikolai,” I said in my brother’s voice. There was a soft whine, and I looked down to see Richie curled up on Alban’s chest and looking up at me in confusion. Recognition flashed in my mate’s eyes when he met my gaze. Despite this being my brother’s body, I could still feel my heart flutter when I saw those beautiful azure-rimmed golden eyes of his.
“Never going to get used to that,” he said, cautiously pulling himself back. Richie’s nose scrunched for just a moment before he s
