Shadows of the First Shift

(Neva’s POV)

The sobs wouldn’t stop. I curled under the duvet with fists clenched against my chest. My entire body trembled from the pain of everything… my life was so unfortunate.

Kaelen slowly climbed under the covers and pulled me gently into his arms.

“I’m here,” he whispered. “You’re not alone, Neva.”

His voice melted something in me. I buried my face in his chest, inhaling his scent; earthy,