Chapter 27 – Tender Shadows

Isabella's POV

The moment we stepped inside, the warmth of the house wrapped around us, soft and comforting, a stark contrast to the fiery sunset still lingering in my mind. I could feel Adrian behind me, silent, yet impossible to ignore. He had this way of moving through our space like he owned it, yet always giving me the center, always letting me feel like I mattered. The balcony had been magical, intoxicating even, but stepping into the quiet sanctuary of our ...