MasukKnox’s POVThe alarm blares, cutting through the quiet like a damn chainsaw. I sigh and smack the clock, killing the noise. For a second, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to gather myself. Then I glance over and see Sienna, finally sleeping peacefully for the first time in days. Her breathing is soft, her face calm.I hate that I have to wake her, but it’s another workday, and we can’t be late. She’s been through so much lately, and this bastard who won’t leave her alone? He’s making everything worse. I still don’t know how he even got involved in our lives, but his arrogance, his disgusting, perverted messages have crossed every damn line imaginable.Another alarm goes off. Then another. I groan, hit snooze on both, and rub my temples. Sienna doesn’t even budge. That’s how I know she’s really out. She’s exhausted... mentally, physically, emotionally. I want to let her rest, but responsibilities don’t stop just because life gets heavy.Leaning over, I brush my lips gen
Sienna’s POVI’m running through a cloud of darkness. I can’t see anything, but I keep going, searching for a way out. My feet hit the ground hard, the sound echoing like I’m trapped in some endless void. My chest is tight, my breath short. Then suddenly, I see something ahead, a faint outline, maybe a doorway. I rush toward it and stumble into what looks like a garage.But when I turn around, there’s nothing. Just blackness swallowing everything. A sound cuts through the air, a baby crying. My heart pounds faster as I spin in circles, trying to find it. “Hello?” My voice cracks. The crying grows louder. I look down, and there’s nothing. No baby, no light, no walls. Just darkness again.Panic rushes through me. I can’t find the way out. I can’t breathe. My throat tightens. Then, suddenly, I wake up. My body jerks upright, heart racing. It was a dream. A damn nightmare. Again.I exhale shakily and run a hand over my face. I’ve had this dream two nights in a row, and it’s starting to sc
Knox’s POVAs we finished up our meal which was excellent, by the way, Sienna was so amazed at the food and the taste. I told her it’s pretty similar to soul food, but with an Asian twist. You know, lechon which is fried pork is very similar to how we fry pork chops. Anyway, after we wrapped up eating, I started washing the dishes.I could see she was drained, hell, worried, even. The worry sat heavily on her face, and I knew I had to make sure she was okay. If she’s not okay, then the baby’s not okay. But if she’s good, then the baby’s good. She’s been through a lot lately, and I really don’t think she should go to work tomorrow.But of course, as hardheaded as she is, I already knew she was going to work tomorrow.I sighed, turned around while drying off one of the plates, and said, “Sienna, I think you should stay home.”She shook her head immediately. “No, Knox, I’m going to work.”I sighed again, turning to grab another plate. “You have to rest. What about the baby? Your mind is
Sienna’s POVWhen I wake up, I’m tangled in Knox’s arms like always. Every time we fall asleep, he wraps around me like I’m something precious he refuses to let go of. It’s his way of making sure I feel safe, of reminding me that I’m protected, no matter what’s happening outside these four walls.I glance at the clock. “Shit,” I mumble. “We slept late.”It’s after three in the afternoon, and he’s still out cold.Maybe it’s everything weighing on us from the assault, the case, the baby, all the chaos. It’s like life’s been throwing punches nonstop, and the exhaustion finally caught up with us.I sigh and try to wiggle out of his grip, but his arms only tighten. Typical.I slide my hand up and start tickling under his chin while pressing soft kisses against his chest. He groans, low and sleepy.“Baby, you better stop before you get something started.”I chuckle. “Then let me go so I can use the bathroom.”He laughs, still half asleep, and finally releases me. I dart off before he change
Knox’s POVAs I look over at my fiancée shaking beside me, I try to be strong for her. But in the back of my mind, I am so fucking pissed. My blood is boiling. I look around the courtroom, and her father is irate, her mother looks confused and broken, and my parents are upset as well. This isn’t something that just happens every day.I sigh and whisper, “Come on, baby. Let’s go. We’re gonna make sure that we get that Ring camera system put up today plus you’re not staying there anyway.”She nods, eyes glassy, and stands up slowly. Both sets of our parents rise with us, exchanging hugs that feel heavier than words. Her father pulls her close, holding her tight like he’s trying to shield her from the world.“Baby, don’t worry about it,” he says, voice rough and trembling. “He’s not gonna touch you. And I mean that shit.”She nods again, holding in the tears that threaten to spill, but I can see them glistening in her eyes. My chest tightens. She’s scared, and she will be until this is h
Anonymous POV Monday morning arrived like a storm Sienna had been dreading all weekend. Her chest felt heavy, like a damn boulder pressing down, as she blinked awake to the faint light pushing through the curtains. Today was the day. The arraignment. The first step in what was supposed to be justice for everything Derrick had done.She turned her head and caught Knox just… staring at her.Sienna frowned sleepily. “Why are you looking at me like that?”Knox smiled softly but tiredly. “I like watching you sleep peacefully.”She snorted, fighting a grin. “Peaceful? You mean drooling and tossing all night?”He leaned closer, brushing his thumb against her cheek. “You’re beautiful even when you drool.”Sienna rolled her eyes but smiled anyway. She leaned in to kiss him, and he jerked his head back, grimacing playfully. “Yuck. Morning breath.”She smacked his arm. “Boy, please. Yours isn’t minty fresh either.”He laughed, rubbing his jaw. “Come on, let’s get ready. It's a big day.”They g







