44 - As The World Caves In

Malia

I can't fall asleep. Even with my body relaxed and wrapped in Jaden's arms, I still feel completely suffocated and scared. Scared to sleep and wake up tomorrow, only for everything to go wrong and for me to lose him.

In my head, all the scenes Jaden and I have shared replay, scene by scene.

And here we are, in what could easily be our last night together. I mean, who would have thought?

I never imagined I would be so afraid of losing Jaden like I am now. I wish I could wrap him around me and never let go, like a caterpillar cocooning itself. I want to take care of him and keep him here.

“What’s worrying you?” Jaden asks, his voice hoarse.

A lump forms in my throat and I lift my eyes to meet his. My lips tremble, my fingers grip him tighter, and I cling to him, hiding my face in his neck. God, I'm so scared of losing him. My man, my mate, my fiancé, my future husband, and above all, my king!

“I’m so afraid of losing you,” I whisper.

“You’re not going to lose me, Malia. Never!” he