Alex’s Point of View
I wake up slowly, squinting my eyes to adjust to the morning light coming in through the curtains. As soon as they adjust and look down at Melia who is curled into my chest, breathing softly as she continues to sleep peacefully.
For a moment, I just lie there, watching her, holding her, and letting the quiet settle everything inside of me.
But then last nights conversations and the decision I made about everything comes pushing to the front of my mind.
I need to end these rumors. I need to show him, and everyone else exactly where I stand.
Where we stand.
I was stupid, but we need to show them that we are united and standing together.
I need to make sure that he knows she is mine.
I carefully place her head on the pillow before I slip out from thr bed, moving
