Angelina POV
Piper sat beside me on the edge of my bed, her hand gently tracing circles on my back as I trembled. I could hear the faint sound of my own whimpering, punctuated by the soft rustling of the sheets. Tears streamed down my face as I spoke, my voice choked with confusion and heartache.
"I want to see him," I sobbed, my voice trembling. "Why would he lock himself away from me?" Kieren entered the room, accompanied by Stella. Their footsteps were barely audible, but their presence brought a heaviness to the air. Kieren's voice was calm yet tinged with sadness as he began to explain.
"The curse is taking its toll on him, Angelina. It's causing him to hurt you," he said, his words hanging in the stillness of the room. I hiccuped through my tears, struggling to comprehend the grav
