Chapter 65

Alyssa POV

After finally putting Zuri to bed, though it felt like a battle considering how long she fought, I find myself in the dark, wide awake. I understand now why Zuri struggled so much. This place is new, unfamiliar. I miss our beds at King’s place.

The silence of the room feels oppressive without any of the guys here. Mason left soon after Zuri fell asleep, even though I almost asked him to stay. But he’d already made it clear he didn’t want Gray getting the wrong idea.

I’m alone. The heavy feeling in my chest presses harder as I turn over in the bed for what feels like the hundredth time. I’m reminded of those many nights when Isaac and I were under the same roof, and yet he refused to cuddle with me. I feel just as fucking lonely now as I did then.

Damn it. Why did I have to get so attached to them?

I should hate them for bringing me here, for deciding what’s best for us without asking what I wanted. But I can’t.

When I finally do