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When I returned home in the middle of the night, I found Octavia sleeping in our bed, but she wasn’t alone. Beside her lay Ethan and the cat, all curled up together, finding some comfort in each other.
I couldn’t help but smile, and I made sure to be as quiet as I could as I walked inside, throwing away my jacket and then placing myself beside the three of them.
I leaned down, brushing some of Octavia’s hair away before kissing her. She continued to sleep, and I was happy to see my mate so at peace. After everything that had happened, I understood why she blamed herself, but she had no reason to feel guilty. Chris made his decision.
No one forced him, and there was no guarantee, even if Octavia hadn’t gone out alone, that Chris would have made it through that night. I just ho
