Unforeseen Resolutions (Complete)

Chapter Twenty-five

Dorian POV

I stand up from the couch slowly trying not to wake Makena. I consider turning off the TV but I think it will just wake her up so I leave her cartoon playing. I cover her up with the blanket from the back of the couch. I look down at her beautiful peaceful face as she sleeps. I have to hold in all the emotions screaming inside me. At least one of us is able to get some rest. I walk to my room and shut the door. I need to change and get dinner going. She is going to be hungry when she wakes up. I run my fingers through my hair, I pull my shirt over my head, and collapse on my bed. The weight of the day is just too much for me anymore. I sigh and drop my head into my hands.

A knock on my bedroom door startles me. I didn’t expect Makena to wake up so soon.

“Come on in.”

“Hey.”

I snap my head up. I was not expecting anyone. I don't say a word as I watch Sadie enter my room. She is still in the classy black dress I had seen her in earlier. She is stunning.

"We just wanted to drop by and see how you guys are doing."

Her voice is soft and quiet like she's afraid to disturb me. "We" so I can assume Reign is out there somewhere. Like she can read my thoughts, Sadie answers me.

"We brought you guys some dinner. Reign is getting it ready since Makena is sleeping."

I drop my head back into my hands. Relieved that I don't have to worry about dinner. I feel a little guilty that I'm also relieved to have help with Makena. I'm exhausted. My body stiffens at the sudden touch of a hand on my shoulder. She lifts her hand but I place my hand on top of hers. Her connection is soothing even if it was a surprise.

I am reminded that I have no shirt on and my upper half is on full display for her. I like Sadie and I've been trying to take things slow, really get to know her, so she's never seen me like this. I'm conscious of my large array of tattoos and wonder if she likes them…I know it can be a lot for some people. I've never felt so self conscious.

She suddenly appears before my eyes, kneeling in front of me. She just looks up into my eyes.

"Are you ok?" She asks.

Am I ok? I don't know. I just buried my mother. I have lost my rock and best friend. Makena has lost her Nanna. Does she even understand that she's gone? Like forever?

My heartbeat picks up and I have to clench my jaw to hold back the tears. I can't …I won't cry! Unable to speak, I just shake my head no once.

“Is there anything I can do?” She asks.

I look at her and I can see the sadness and concern on her face. I don’t know what to say to her. I hate having her see me like this. Part of me wants to hold her in my arms but I know her touch would be my undoing.

“I’ll give you some time. I will be helping Reign if you need anything.” She smiles reassuringly at me before standing. I just watch as she walks out of my room, shutting the door.

The silence of my room is suffocating. I close my eyes and all I see is Sadie’s sad eyes staring up at me. I think about Makena. Before I know it tears are escaping and I quickly wipe them away. I drop backwards on my bed and stare up at the ceiling.

I stir and notice how dark my room has gotten. I must have fallen asleep. Shit, Makena. I get up and pull a shirt over my head as I walk out of my room. Most of the lights are off and the TV is on. I walk over and find Sadie sitting on the couch with Makena in her arms, asleep.

“She didn’t want to go to bed. So we watched a movie.” Sadie whispers to me.

I nod. I walk over and lift Makena off the couch. I gently carry her to her bed. I lay her down and cover her up. I kiss her on the head and whisper goodnight. I walk back out to the living room and find Sadie folding the blankets and draping one over the back of the couch.