Chapter 173: Chapter 173 The Horrid Reality

**Author's Note: Trigger Warning: This chapter contains scenes of triggers. Contains scenes of rape and sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. The author also does not condone nor glorify any of the scenes listed. Proceed with caution.**

Mirage’s P.O.V

The bed dipped on the other side, like someone just took a seat beside me.

I stirred in my sleep momentarily, but thought nothing of it. Alex has often been sleeping next to me for the past few days; sneaking in at night even though he didn’t need to sneak in. I had given him the security code to my room for this specific reason. The warmth he provided was welcoming and I didn’t feel so alone if he was with me.

And I didn’t mind his touch either. He made me feel things I never thought I could feel…

I felt more movement, as if Alex was trying to get comfortable.

Sighing in my sleep, I waited for him to reach for me, to wrap his arms around me so I could cuddle next to him.