Chapter 42. Falling with Bad Habits

Zera’s POV

I couldn’t sleep. I was awake until midnight, restless and thinking. Dinner came just as Aaron promised, and it was delicious. I ate in my room, and a few hours later, I retired to bed but didn’t sleep. Countless and never-ending thoughts clouded my mind, and it was none other than leaving and finding safety and sanity away from all of this. I felt stuck and needed an escape from everything.

I wanted protection more than anything, but at what cost? Losing it all to Aaron? First, I’d lose Zion and then my senses. Was it worth it?

I sat up in bed and ran my hand over my face, wanting to step out but knowing the door may be locked. After sitting and staring at it, I took my chances. I moved to the door and turned its knob. It opened to my surprise, and wasting no time, I stepped out.

The hallway had no light, and I did not know where my legs were taking me, but I didn’t stop walking. I couldn’t remember the path Zion and I went through yesterda