Chapter 19
Elena’s POV
Damien had already left for work by the time I came out of my room.
The penthouse felt too quiet. I walked through the living room, then the hallway, then back again, but the silence only seemed to grow louder. I tried reading for a while.
I tried answering a few messages from my mother. Nothing held my attention for long.
By noon the restlessness had settled deep in my chest.
I picked up my phone and called Lila.
She answered quickly. “Elena? Hey.”
“Are you busy?” I asked.
“Not really. Why?”
“I’m bored,” I said honestly. “The house is too quiet. Damien left early. I just… I need someone to talk to. Can you come over?”
There was a short pause, then I heard the smile in her voice. “I’m on my way. Give me about an hour.”
“Okay.”
I ended the call and sat
