Chapter 78

** Paige’s POV ** I wake up alone… again. You’d think having four mates would mean I’m never in bed alone, but it happens more often than not. I know they have patrols, and they like to be up before Jaxon, but I think mostly they’re trying to give me space. I do need my own space, but I need their company just as much. I was hesitant at first. I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to have this many partners to try to keep up with, but this feels wrong. Like they’re avoiding me. I drag myself into the bathroom, turn on the shower and wait for the water to heat. The water soothes me, washing away the restless sleep, but the strange ache in my chest only grows. It’s not loneliness exactly, because they’re all around, it’s just a lack of connection. Or maybe it’s just me being needy and insecure after my stale marriage with Greg. I lean my head against the tiles, letting the spray soak through my hair, while I think. This can’t keep going. If I don’t tell them how much this is getting t