Killian POV
I wake up before dawn the next morning, my mind still racing with thoughts of yesterday’s chaos. The faint morning light hasn’t yet touched the sky, but as I leave my room, I notice the lights at the end of the hallway are already on. When I step into the living room, I find Estela curled up in the window seat, fully awake, watching the city slowly come to life outside.
I frown deeply, my concern growing as I realize she hasn’t even noticed my presence.
She’s completely lost in her thoughts, and as I reach out to touch her shoulder, she jerks away sharply, like I’ve shocked her.
“Easy, Estela,” I say gently, my voice a soft comfort. “It’s just me.”
Her wide eyes slowly relax, but the tension still lingers in her body. She lets out a heavy sigh, but remains stiff, like a wo
