I woke up to my muscles aching even more than I thought they could and rising from the bed proved challenging, but my hunger fueled my determination. After I was all freshened, I stepped out of my room, greeted by the enticing scent of chicken wafting through the air.

Having Lucia around was truly an underrated blessing.

I breathed it in the scent like it was fresh air and my stomach grumbled loudly.

Devyn was somwhere in the house — I could feel his presence, and I felt my heart flutter ...