ELENA

Everything was pitch black when I stepped into Dominic’s room.

The air inside was cool, still, and quiet. I hesitated for a second—listening. I couldn’t tell if he was there or not, but I didn’t really care. Whether or not he was around wasn’t my problem—I just wanted to go to bed.

I was exhausted. My entire body ached from the long, draining day, and all I could think about was getting under the covers and sleeping until my body forced me awake.

But first, I needed a ...