Ashlyn's POV
After a restless night even in Xavier's arms, I woke up as the first rays of sunlight filtered through my window. Glancing over at Xavier, who was still fast asleep beside me, I quietly slipped out of bed and left the room.
The cool morning air greeted me as I climbed up to the treehouse and sat on the top step. The sunrise painted the sky in hues of gold and pink, a beauty I hadn’t taken the time to appreciate before. Hugging my knees to my chest, I stared at the horizon, my thoughts swirling. No matter how I looked at it, I felt like the root of all the surrounding chaos. Tears silently rolled down my cheeks.
After an hour of reflection, I made my way to the main house. I wanted to spend a little more time with Evan, even though I knew it would hurt to see him before h
