Lena’s POV:

The moment we reached home, I ran into my bedroom to escape his wrath. I could feel the strained air between us while his threat echoed in my head. I hadn’t expected to meet him again. If only Xara had cooperated with me!

After freshening and changing out of my soiled clothes, I lay down on the bed, feigning sleep. I had no idea where Zephyrus was. The house was eerily quiet, as if I was the only one here. I closed my eyes but twisted and turned on the warm, soft bed, ...