*Ada*
He was staring at my scars. He touched them. It wasn’t like when he touched them before when he wiped a tear away. No. He thought I was asleep and touched my scars.
I searched the bond, looking for any indication that he was repulsed, but there wasn’t anything like that there. When I searched, I only found anger and concern. I don’t understand him. He should be upset that he’s mated to me when I look like this.
Katya woke up, and he went to get her. I hate that he has to do everything because I’m so weak, and she’s not even his. I don’t understand why he does all of this.
I pull my sweatshirt back on and place Calvin’s hat on my head. I don’t want him to see me. His face falls when he sees me.
“Ada, please don’t hide,” he says. “Not from me. Your scars are beautif
