Isla lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind racing with thoughts of Liam and the weight of the secrets she was carrying. She knew he was busy with his pack duties, and she couldn’t help but think that if he weren’t, he wouldn’t have let her get out of bed. The thought made her smile, imagining how he would have kept her there, wrapped in his arms, lost in each other’s warmth and passion. They could have spent the entire day and night together, exploring every inch of their connection. But duty called, and she was left with a rare moment of free time.
With a determined sigh, Isla decided to take advantage of her day off. She needed to clear her mind and gather her thoughts, and there was no better place to do that than at her friend Maria’s house in New Jersey. Maria had always been a source of comfort and wisdom, and Isla felt that she could use her friend’s insight now more than ever.
After a quick shower and a change of clothes, Isla hopped into her car and made the drive to M
