Chapter 15

From Alessia's POV

I felt something off the entire night. I couldn't sleep. I kept going back to the window and staring at the moon. Something about this year's wolf moon just pulled me to it. It seemed unreal; the more it pulled, the more I wanted to run.

I stood there momentarily, then turned to glance at the clock on the bedside table, four AM. Why I was awake this early was beyond me. Mentally, I was exhausted. Emotionally, I was drained, and physically, I knew my body could not take anymore. All I wanted was a place to rest and be myself. I wanted a place to mourn the losses I never had a chance to, but I also wanted a place to be free. Free of all the rules and not having to worry about the consequences of not wanting anything more than a simple life, if that was even a thing.

Sighing, I made my way to the restroom and decided to take a quick shower. After undressing and stepping into the warm water, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Trying to relax was something I yearned