Phoenix’s POV.

“Nix… Nix wake up.”

I wasn’t asleep. I don’t think one could fall asleep when the one they love sat quietly in the bed next to them, their hand lax in theirs. I merely sat still with my eyes closed in an attempt to drown out the fear that threatened to suffocate me.

“Nora and Maggie are here. They need to speak with you in the living room…”

“I’m not leaving Adel.”

“I’ll stay with her.” Miguel pinned me ...