James's POV
The darkness of my room suddenly became blindingly bright as someone opened the blackout blinds over the window. I blinked my eyes as I lifted my head from Katie's pillow. I had been in the same spot since Katie left. My mother suddenly entered my view and stood in front of me with her arms folded. "Mom," I croaked. My throat was dry from all of the tears I had shed.
"It's time to get out of bed, James," She demanded and left my eyesight. The lights in my room suddenly turned on. "Katherine is coming back, and she is going to want her alpha mate to be at his best."
I sniffled and sat up and blinked. "Just let me wallow in my pity," I mumbled sadly and hugged one of Katie's stuffed bears.
"Nope. That is not going to happen," My Mom walked over to the edge of the bed. "You ma
