Chapter 44 | Confusing Feelings

Lux

I thought that when you slept with your mate that it was supposed to be the best sleep that you could ever have. Why isn’t it like that?

I am uncomfortable with Apollo’s arm draped around me. I feel like I’m on fire, and my mark itches like crazy. Why is it itching?

I somehow maneuver in just the right way to slip out of Apollo’s arms. I sigh in relief as I make my way to my door, and I realize that if I try hard, I can hear the hustle and bustle of the omegas preparing for this morning’s feast.

Did I sleep at all last night?

I resist the urge to scratch at my mark and decide to take a shower. I step into the cold shower, something that I normally hate, but not today. Standing under the cold water feels refreshing and helps me wake up.

I don’t know how long I’m in here before I hear a rat-tat-tat on my door. I inwardly groan at the thought of it being Apollo. T