Ashina’s pov

I lay on the bed, tears streaming down my face, each drop a painful reminder of Nathan's betrayal. How could he do this to me, especially with Erica? How could he sleep with my kidnapper?

My chest felt like it was being crushed under the weight of my emotions and Nathan’s betrayal. The image of Nathan and Erica together replayed in my mind, a nightmare I would so love to wake up from. I buried my face deeper into the pillow, hoping to muffle the sounds of my cries, but it was ...