Chapter 57

I stood frozen at the window, my heart still racing from the sight of the glowing eyes. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was being watched, that something was lurking just out of sight.

And then, I heard the soft creak of my door opening. I spun around, my heart leaping into my throat.

"Chase?" I whispered, my voice barely audible.

He stood in the doorway, his eyes fixed on me with a mixture of concern and longing.

"Elodie, I couldn't sleep," he said, his voice low and husky. "I had to see you."

I felt a flutter in my chest, despite myself. I didn't want to feel this way, not after everything that had happened.

“Are you okay?” He asked, looking past my shoulders, his brows knitting with concern.

It must have been weird to see me standing by my window by well past midnight, but what was worse was probably my pale face.

“Elodie….” He started, taking a step closer to me when my silence stretched out for too long.

“I thought I….never mind,” I stopped myself, squaring my shoulders.

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