Elena’s POV
I just barely made it back to my room in time. I had only just leapt onto the bed, grabbing a book and opening it on my lap, when the door opened and my guard poked his head into the room. I prayed he couldn’t tell how fast I was breathing. How pale I was now that I had found that bassinet.
My guard stared at me for a moment, eyes narrowed with distrust. I flipped the page of my book and looked up at him. “Did you need something?”
He hesitated for a moment, then opened the door fully and stepped inside. “You have a visitor.”
I perked up at that and set aside the book. “A visitor? Who—”
My words cut off as the guard stepped aside, allowing a familiar figure to enter the room.
“Tyler,” I breathed, shooting to my feet. His eyes were wide as saucers as he stooped to fit his t
