22. Talk

Brax’s pov

Airk stayed at the hospital with Argo until he was released home and didn’t crawl into my bed afterwards. While it wasn’t like we promised each other we’d never sleep apart, we had shared a bed all week, and I missed him.

Our date had been wonderful—perfect, even. But it gave me a glimpse into what life could be like if I had a mate out there.

Being alone in my bed reminded me of what this thing between Airk and me really was. Temporary.

I had been worried I’d break his heart, but I knew that once Airk left, my heart would be in pieces.

I didn’t sleep well, with memories haunting my dreams and turning them into nightmares.

When I woke up, all I wanted to do was see Airk. But he was nowhere to be found when I went down to breakfast.

“Where are Argo and Airk?” I asked Elora when I came into the dining hall.

Mila flinched at the mention of Argo’s name.

“Airk is helping Argo pack. He’s leaving.” Elora explained.

“It’s nice to be included,” I replied sarcastically. “What happene