Elias’s POV

I woke up to the sound of quiet voices in the hallway.

I rubbed my eyes and sat up slowly. My body felt heavy, like I had barely slept. But I must have, because the room was brighter now. Morning light was pushing through the curtains.

My heart jumped when I remembered yesterday.

Hale; His warning, Ronan refusing to move away. Ronan staying outside my door the whole night.

I stood from the bed and walked to the door. My hands were shaking a little as I opened it.

Ronan was ...