Lashing Out

Serenity’s POV

I didn’t mean to fall asleep on Mylo. It was unprofessional. He was going to be my Beta one day. But I needed him. I needed someone to support me and hold me. Someone who I could trust not to lie to me. I didn’t hesitate to let him scoop me up. I don’t feel guilty for allowing myself to be cradled in his arms. Embarrassed? Yes. Especially when I woke up to what felt like an interrogation. My father was leaning against the wall, head down with his arms folded over his chest. I could feel his annoyance rolling from him from here. Uncle Carson was slumped in the chair next to my bed, looking like he is struggling not to fall asleep. Cam, weirdly, is sitting on the floor with his knees pulled up, and his head resting in his hands. I sit up slightly, using Mylo’s chest as leverage to push myself up from his body. His hands instantly go to either side of my face, making me look up at him. He runs his fingers back through my hair comforting me. His smile makes me weak all ove