Chapter 123

Fiona Pov

As I sat in my final class of the day, I felt a rush of excitement and relief wash over me. It was such a freeing feeling to know that all of my classes were finally done for the day and I could finally relax. The fact that Nero and I were on speaking terms only added to my happiness. It felt good to have a friend outside of Ella, someone I could talk to and confide in.

As I left the classroom, I spotted Marcus waiting for me outside, looking every bit the bodyguard in his serious demeanor. Despite this, I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort around him. I always felt safe when he was around.

We made our way to the car, and as we drove home, I noticed Marcus starting to relax a bit. He even dropped the bodyguard act, and I could see a small smile playing at the corners of his lips.

Once we arrived home, Marcus went straight to the kitchen to start making dinner. But despite his efforts to hide it, I could sense that something was bothering him. He was still wearing a s