Phoenix:
Sebastian didn't say a word when he lifted me. I just sank into his strong arms, too drained to fight or even think of what else to do.
My face stayed against his chest while my mind was still on Jai.
Sebastian carried me straight to his room and set me down gently on the bed, "I'll order some snacks for you. You didn't eat anything when you left my room," his eyes glazed back as he sent the mindlink, but I shook my head quickly.
"I don't want food," I said in a hoarse whisper.
Amora, who had followed us to the room, was now watching me closely. She stepped forward, watching my face, "Sebastian… maybe let me have some time with her. A heart-to-heart. Just us girls."
I shook my head right away, "No," the word came out sharply, but then my throat tightened as my eyes welled up with tears, "No, thank you. B…but I … I don't want that…. I just… I need to be alone for a while…"
The silence stretched, and guilt pressed down on me.
