I slid off the bed slowly, my legs still heavy from sleep. My body protested with every step. I walked toward the door, each movement filled with unease. Whoever stood outside carried trouble with them. I could feel it. I opened the door and my breath hitched. Casper stood there like he always did, perfectly composed and put together. A dark suit hugged his frame. His hair was neatly styled. His expression was unreadable and his eyes were cold. My throat went dry. “What are you doing here?” I asked But he didn’t answer. He simply stepped forward. I barely had time to move aside before he walked past me, brushing my shoulder as though I were nothing more than an obstacle in his path. The familiar scent of his cologne trailed behind him. “This is my house,” he said. His voice was

