Rhea's POV

There was a noise outside as I stirred in the bed, wanting to catch more sleep. I yawned and stretched my hands, bile rising in my throat as they dropped to an empty spot beside me.

“Kieran” I gasped, jerking up.

The space next to me was empty, leaving a rumpled part of the bedsheet. I turned to check the house, he wasn't in. This left me with two options. Either I returned to sleep hoping he was fine or going outside to check on whatever made the sound.

I chose the ...