Chapter 32

***POV:Cyrus***

It’s been weeks since the last time I left the colony. After I got back, I took a waiting Violet from the dock and ran directly to the packhouse. She was so scared, having me drag her, but I dared not tell her without telling Amara’s parents first. Their relief had been palpable. They were immediately soothed knowing their only daughter was safe. Their relief was marred by sadness at knowing she will not return in the foreseeable future and finding out that she is no longer expecting their grandchild. While no one who cares for Amara was thrilled at the thought of her being tied to Trent for life through a child, no one would wish a baby away. Violet was angry with me at first, thinking I should have done more to bring her back with me. That didn’t last long though, as she found comfort in knowing that her best friend had at least found good people to stay with.

These past few weeks for us had been pivotal. Violet and I as a couple, we worked, we made sense. I felt lik