Queen Ashlyn
Feeling overwhelmed, I left the newly mated couple to party and went to the kitchen. Exhaling sharply, I leaned against the counter. Glancing at the door to the sunroof, memories of that morning flashed through my mind like a bad movie.
Tears filled my eyes, and my chest became tight. No matter how many times I said I was okay, I wasn't. I don't think I ever will be.
"There you are!" Sage exclaimed, entering the kitchen. I jumped, quickly swiping away at my cheeks. She opened the fridge door. "Liam can be a pain, but f**k is he funny," she giggled.
"Yeah, Liam is great," I sniffed.
"Hey, what's wrong?" she asked, grabbing my arm. I refused to look at her.
"I'm fine." The lie rolled easily off my tongue.
"You do not sound fine, babe," she tugged, forcing me to face her.
