CHAPTER 81
BELLA'S POV
I paced back and forth across the room, chewing on my fingernail without thinking. I couldn’t sit still, and the waiting wasn’t helping.
My heart was beating fast. I kept glancing at the door, waiting for something to happen. It felt like I’d been standing here for hours.
I caught my reflection in the mirror and stopped. My hair was messy, my eyes were wide, and I looked like I hadn’t slept at all.
I took in a slow breath and let it out, trying to steady my nerves even though it barely helped. Just breathe, Bella. Get it together.
Suddenly, the door flew open and a disheveled Fiona stumbled in. Her eyes were red and swollen like she’d been crying for hours.
“Fio…” I started my apology that I rehearsed a tousand time, but I didn’t get far.
She ran straight to
