Aliana's POV

I awoke with my heart racing, my body yearning for something out of reach.

I gazed at the ceiling, gulping painfully.

I had moved on from that world.

I opted for this new existence.

So why did I continue to feel tied to him?

And I wasn’t sure if I would ever cease.

The following morning, I took a seat in the passenger side while Kyle drove us to the nearby farmer’s market, with Mercy talking in the backseat about the menu for the day.

However, ...