Chapter Eight

Olivia was jolted awake by the sudden noise that echoed through the house. She sat up in bed, her heart racing as she tried to identify the source of the disturbance. Was it a burglar? A storm? She strained her ears, listening for any other sounds, but the house was silent.

She slipped out of bed and tiptoed to the door, peering out into the hallway. Everything seemed normal, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She crept down the hall, her bare feet making no sound on the hardwood floor.

As she approached the guest room, she noticed that the door was slightly ajar. She pushed it open and stepped inside, her eyes scanning the room for any signs of danger but the room was empty.

Panic began to rise in her chest as she realized that Edward was not inside the room. She called out his name in a hushed voice, hoping that he was nearby and would hear her but there was no response.

On the other hand, Edward felt a strange sensation in his mind, as if someone was reachin