Chapter 55

Gabbie POV

Eva handed me a brand-new strip of pills. I received it thankfully.

“Why did you go to the nurse’s alone, if you don’t mind me asking?”

“Um, I didn’t want to bother anyone. Since Kade announced me as his mate everyone’s been giving me the side eye.”

Eva’s pouted. “I’m sorry. You can ask me next time.”

“Why?” She knew Harlow and Leiah before me.

It was easier to go along with the masses than stand out and do the right thing.

“Because I don’t believe any of this is your fault. Alex is— was your best friend and Kade is your mate destined by fate. Sometimes we don’t choose who we fall in love with. Harlow doesn’t love Kade. She’s obligated to be with him. She’s blinded by humiliation and rage. Kade didn’t reject her the moon goddess did them both a favour by erasing the mark Kade gave her. Do you know how rare that is?”

I lifted a shoulder. I was accustomed to being hated and taunted. I couldn’t easily accept so