When I opened the door that morning, cold air swept into the hallway. Willow was curled up by the stairwell, asleep against the wall. She had always been a neat freak. Her clothes had to be spotless, and she couldn't stand even a speck of dirt on her shoes. But now, her expensive coat was wrinkled, her hair was a mess, and she looked completely worn out. I hesitated. Despite everything, seeing her like that still tugged at the softest part of my heart. I gently nudged the toe of her shoe. She jolted awake. When she saw me, her eyes immediately lit up, only to dim when she met my cold gaze. "Why are you sleeping here?" I asked calmly. "You're sleeping in front of my door. If something happens to you, it'll only cause trouble for me." I then said firmly, "Willow, go home. Stop wasting your time on me." She pushed herself up against the wall, her legs numb from sitting for so long. "Caius…" Her voice was hoarse. "Jayden called me. He said he was going to come after yo
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