Putting aside what had just happened in Azzmi’s bedroom with Zerra, Raven knew he and Azzmi were in an awkward place, at least on his end.

That’s why, before even getting home, he had spoken to Zerra, asking her to move in and stay with him for a few days. He felt that being alone with Azzmi wouldn’t be good for him.

There was that morning at the breakfast table when they sat far apart from each other. Raven was still bothered by what had happened between them on her bed.

He had tried to ...