Avery’s pov

Xade’s words sheathes around me like a comforting covering however the fear still gnawed at me, especially my mind. His familiar touch was the only thing comforting me at the moment and knowing he had faith in me to get through this was the thing I cling on to the most.

Xade stares down at me with love and determination. ” You’re a fighter baby,” his voice is low yet strong. ” You have faced so much already in such little time and you have come out stronger every single time V. This is nothing.” it was like he was trying to also believe his words.

“This is nothing compared to what you have already faced. You always win V.” he stroked his thumb over my cheek tenderly. “Please remember that.”

I took in a shaky breath and nod, clinging to his words as if they were my last hope. They were.

Xade helps me get ready and lifts me in his arms, holding me firmly and protectively. His touch was warm and familiar, like a protective barrier from the fear gnawing at every corner of my mind.

a fighter baby,” he kissed my forehead tenderly, lingering there for a

with my claws. He sighs, bringing my head to his chest. “Listen to my heart baby. Let it calm you down,” he whispers in my ear, kissing the

I shivered.

heart that comforted me. With each beat that caressed my ears, calm soon took

in my body was numbing, the pain in my lower stomach fading. With just the sound of his heartbeat, the

I sink my teeth in my lower lip when I catch sight of his parents and Xaden in the corridor. They

worry. The sinking feeling of

had triggered my anxiety once more. He stares at

whilst his cheeks flush

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