Chapter 42

Christina’s POV

Waking up the next morning, I felt awful. I had a banging headache and the light hurt my eyes. Looking at myself in the mirror, I had a red face and big puffy eyes. “Crying about him won’t bring him back.” Quinn tells me. “I know. It just hurts to know I will never see him again.”

Walking down the stairs, I realized I could stay there for a while. Being alone may help me process what happened. I know I would have to integrate with a pack, eventually. But right now, being alone may be beneficial.

I borrowed some clothes from Nix’s room. They are horrible and huge. I had to put knots on the t-shirt and turn the trousers into shorts. But I am desperate and have no choice. Other than using his mom’s clothes. I know that would upset Nix knowing I was touching her belongings, so I would rather not.

I start the taps running to get a drink of water. It's possible I'm getting a headache because of dehydration. I’ve been crying a lot recently. But the water