Straying Echo: Fighting to Escape an Obsessed Alpha
As I watch, I completely zone out, mentally comparing my life to the birds’ lives.
“It can always be removed if you don’t like the birds,” Atlas says, startling me and making me jump as he wraps his arms around me from behind. “Oops, sorry love. We can move it, get rid of it entirely, or change it to house whatever creature you like.”
“No! I love it! It’s so peaceful and calming,” I said, relaxing into him with a shake of my head. “I wasn’t frowning because of the birds… just…” I paused, not wanting to sound childish. I sigh heavily before I continue.