Elsa
We woke up early, the first light of dawn just starting to peek through the curtains. Adam was already up and moving, his usual commanding presence a little softer around the edges today. He seemed almost…excited. I could feel it radiating off him, and it matched the flutter of anticipation in my own chest.
We were headed to the warehouse where Uldrich was being held, and I still couldn’t believe Adam had agreed to let me come. I knew how protective he was—especially now—so this felt like a small victory.
As we got ready, I couldn’t hide my enthusiasm. I kept stealing glances at Adam, grinning like a fool, and every time our eyes met, he would smile back at me. His expression held a mix of affection and amusement, like he was watching an overly excited pup. He didn’t say anything,
