Chapter 8

With each passing moment, I hoped for a sense of normalcy to return, but the events of the night had left an indelible mark, reminding me of the fragility of safety and the need for constant vigilance in a world where danger could lurk in unexpected places.

**Amelia POV**

I anxiously paced back and forth in the living room, my thoughts consumed by worry for Sebastian's safety. He was supposed to come over, but hours had passed, and there was no sign of him. My mind spiraled with anxiety, imagining worst-case scenarios, fearing that the tailing car might have posed a threat.

When his call had come earlier, asking if I was alright, I couldn't bring myself to admit my fear. I lied, assuring him that everything was fine, not wanting to burden him with my concerns or divulge the unsettling situation with Kingsley, my ex, and the threatening messages.

The silence of the night was deafening, amplifying my unease. I tried to distract myself, busying myself with mundane tasks, but the worry