Chapter 68
Elena’s POV:
I stayed at Rachael’s place longer than I intended, needing time to regain my strength. She insisted on walking me home, but halfway there, she stopped, giving me a look that said, ‘You’ve got this’, before turning back.
As I approached my house, my stomach twisted. I braced myself for whatever awaited me—especially if Adrian was still in my room.
The house was eerily quiet when I stepped inside. I moved swiftly, my footsteps light against the floor, heading straight to my room. My hand hesitated on the doorknob. ‘Please be empty.’
I pushed the door open and exhaled in relief. No Adrian.
Without wasting time, I stripped off my clothes and stepped into the bathroom. Cool water cascaded over my skin, soothing the heat that lingered deep within me, but it
