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The heat I couldn't ignore

Penulis: Kosi Antonia
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-08-26 21:26:42

Aria’s POV:

The tapping from last night still echoed in my head, a ghost that wouldn’t let me sleep. I lay on bed, staring at the ceiling, my heart thudding like it was trying to break free.

The darkness outside the window felt alive, watching and waiting. I’d checked the glass myself after the sound stopped, my fingers trembling as I traced the frame, finding nothing. I didn't see scratches, no signs of anyone.

But I wasn’t stupid. Someone had been there, or something. A drone, Damien had said. The word alone made my skin crawl.

I should’ve called Damien and Kade the second I heard it. But pride is a stubborn bitch, and I didn’t want to be the girl who cried wolf. Not after Ethan’s betrayal had already stripped me raw, left me feeling like a fool who’d trusted the wrong person.

So I stayed silent, letting the fear coil tighter in my chest until I couldn’t stand it anymore.

I threw off the covers, my bare feet hitting the cold floor. The safe house was a tomb, everywhere was steril
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