Chapter 83: Nowhere

The sun had begun its slow descent, leaving shadows across the Blackwood estate, but Grace had yet to return.

Marco stood near the entrance while tapping his fingers impatiently against his arm as he checked his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. Hours had passed since she had left. At first, he told himself not to worry. She needed space. He had seen the way she looked at him earlier today—the ...