Chapter 41

Eliana:

I woke up my eyes to frown in confusion when I found myself inside my and Vladimir’s bedroom.

I sat up, trying to process how I got here or what happened before shaking my head at myself. The argument with Kiara played back in my head and my breakdown just seemed to play in my head, breaking my soul. How Vladimir had wrapped his arms around me, kissed the crown of my head, how he looked down at me, assuring me that things were going to be okay. Everything just felt like it was slowing down for a bit before I forced myself out of the bed.

I tied my hair in a messy bun before heading to the bathroom to freshen up. Catching sight of my reflection, I couldn’t help but sigh. My eyes were swollen from crying, and I won’t even mention how red they were. Turning the tap on, I washed my face as I took a deep breath. My hands shaking as I fought to stay calm.

I had to leave the bedroom and knowing that everyone was most probably downstairs doing whatever it was they had to do; I dreaded