Dario’s POV

I waited until the house was completely quiet and left the bed without disturbing Emily.

She was curled slightly away from me, her breathing slow and even, with one hand loose near her face.

She looked peaceful like someone who didn’t have burdens on her.

I stood over her for a moment, then pulled on a shirt and left the room.

The corridor was dark. I did not use the main light.

I know every corner of this house well enough to move through it blindly. I designed ...