Kate POV

I awake early in the morning. Wan is taking care of his mother, and I prepare to leave to meet him before Erick wakes for the day. I look in on him after I cook breakfast for Angie and Cassie. He is sleeping soundly.

“You should not leave without him. You know he wants to go with you,” Angie says.

I set the plates on the table. “I know, but I think this is something I need to do alone,” I say.

“It may be something you think you need to do alone, but Erick loves you, and you should not just leave. He would understand if you...