Chapter 21 – Rising Threats

Isabella’s POV

The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the emptiness beside me.

The second was the faint scent of Adrian still lingering on the pillow—warm, clean, intoxicating in a way I hated admitting.

The third was the note on the nightstand.

Had to leave early.

Take care of yourself. —A

Short. Distant.

Almost like last night never happened.

Almost like he hadn’t fallen asleep in my arms, breath warm against my collarbone, fingers curled ...