AQUAMARINE'S POV

An intoxicating scent woke me up. My nose twitched, and my stomach grumbled. I closed my eyes and sniffed the air, taking in a mouth-watering scent.

I followed the smell to the edge of the bed. A large plate sat on the tray, and my eyes fixed onto it.

Food. Real food.

Not the scraps I'd scavenged from Beta Liam's house. When was the last time I even ate? Yesterday? 2 days ago?

My hands trembled slightly as I lifted a piece of meat to my lips. I closed my eyes ...