The sound of a car engine revving violently startled me awake, yanking me out of the comfort of sleep. I bolted upright in bed, my heart pounding so loudly it echoed in my ears. I blinked against the darkness, struggling to make sense of what was happening. Who drives like that into a quiet estate this early? It had to be… Luca had enemies, and the first thing rang through my mind like temple gong was the possibility of a hit on the house.
I swallowed hard, fear creeping up my spine, and quickly tied my hair up in a messy knot. My hands shook as I listened intently for any more noises, expecting—no, dreading—the sound of someone breaking in. I hugged myself, hoping that if I stood perfectly still, maybe I’d hear more clearly. The moments stretched, and my imagination began to run wild. W
