*Alice's POV*

Simon guided me towards his separate housing, keeping his warm hand pressed against my back the entire way. Despite whether I saw anyone else or not, I kept my face covered. It wasn't until Simon had shut the door that I began to lower my hands.

But even still, his presence alone was enough to make me doubt myself. So, I self consciously turned away so that he wouldn't be able to see me. He had made a comment that he didn't think that ...