Chapter 15 : Nightmares

*Amelia*

A few hours later, Adrian and I were in his car, driving to my apartment. We hadn't spoken since I had told him I could drive myself to my apartment, and the air was thick with tension. I stared out the window and watched the streets of the city fly by. I refused to be the one who spoke first, and I decided to give Adrian exactly what he gave me. And right now, that was nothing.

The sun had already set, leaving behind an eerie orange glow that illuminated the night sky and gave off an air of mystery as we made our way through the city. We arrived at my building just moments later, and I rushed inside while Adrian remained by his car to make a quick phone call. As soon as I entered my apartment, I heard the faint sound of Nina in her bedroom.

"Nina?!" I called out for her.

I heard something clatter to the floor followed by footsteps rushing through the small apartment. She busted out of her room and ran toward me, her face held relief and happiness.

"Oh, Amelia. I've