CHAPTER 32: Between Love and Lies

BELLA

A soft knock pulled me out of sleep, and I blinked in the darkness. Elowen was beside me, whispering urgently, “Bella, get up.”

I groaned, burying my head in the pillow. “What, Elowen? Why are you disturbing my beauty sleep?”

She rolled her eyes. “Trust me, it’s not me. Just look out the window.”

I dragged myself up, yawning, and peered outside. A row of sleek black cars lined the street below, headlights beaming like spotlights. My heart dropped. David. I glanced at Elowen, my eyes wide.

“How does he know I’m here?”

She shrugged, arms crossed. “You tell me.”

I was still trying to process when the pounding started on the front door, each bang rattling the walls.

She shot me an exasperated look. “If your crazy husband breaks my door, you’re paying for it.”

“Don’t tell him I’m here!” I hissed, darting to the wardrobe, heart thumping. I barely had time to close the door when I heard David’s voice, low and furious, fill the room.

“Where is she?”

“She’s not here,” Elowen said, her to