Chapter 9

Eva

It was completely late, and I hadn’t been called down for dinner yet, so I assumed that I wouldn’t have to.

Mealtimes were the absolute worst for me now, mostly because Alpha Cyrus was there, naturally, but also because his entire family would stare at me eating as if it was the most ridiculous/comical thing they’d ever seen.

My knees hurt from kneeling for so long, but I felt relieved for having spent my day praying. This was an all-time record because we had other responsibilities in the Convent, so we couldn’t spend all our days praying. It was an integral part of our lives, but we’d limit it to three times a day only, and then privately at bedtime if we wished to.

I didn’t have anything better to do, and besides, I was tired of getting lost in my thoughts. Nothing good ever came of it.

I walked closer to the window in my room to see if I could get some fresh air. I could see a part of the main entrance from up here, and so I was surprised when I saw many cars parked outsid