32.I was once like you.

CHAPTER 32–I was once like you.

EUDORA.

With slow and uncertain steps, I entered Lillian's room while she held me to herself. The old Gamma didn’t care that I was wet all over or that I could ruin her clothes. Even though I was cold from the rain that had mercilessly beaten me, her kind heart provided momentary warmth. It took my mind off Alpha Rex and everything else that has plagued me.

I knew that those things weren’t easily forgettable, they would haunt me the moment I’m no longer in Lillian’s warm space but I lived for little moments like this and wanted them to happen often.

If I could have at least five minutes of warmth in a day, I’d use the seconds found in each minute to fill up the rest of that day if it turns out cold and terrifying. Especially if it turns out cold.

Ten seconds for when I come in contact with Alpha Rex and he seethes at me.

Five seconds for when I sit at the table to eat with them.

Ten seconds for when I am alone in my room. Lonely. Afraid for my fut