Chapter 20

Emma

We make it to Alex’s room within a few minutes and the moment he shuts and locks his door I feel more relaxed. I already feel more relaxed by just being with Alex but being in his room with him makes me feel safe and protected.

Whenever I step foot in my room I feel anxious and scared, have done since the day that Jay attacked me. I’m mentally and physically exhausted so I go over to the couch and lay down hoping I can get a few hours of dreamless sleep, just one good night’s sleep is all I want.

“What are you doing sweetheart?” Alex looks genuinely confused as he talks to me.

“Going to sleep. It’s ok if I sleep on here, isn’t it?”

“No, no, sweetheart you’re not sleeping on there. You’re taking the bed and I’m sleeping on there, and don’t bother arguing with me because it won’t work.” His tone and the look on his face are more than enough to convince me that I’m not going to win this and honestly, I don’t have the energy to argue so instead,