Charli
I woke as the world came into focus. Soft lips warmed my head as a deep velvet voice rumbled from my dreams to reality. And then I remembered...everything.
My breakdown was completely out of character, but I'd felt blindsided—my two worlds once again colliding. How had Nox's father known my mother? Now I'd need to tell Nox everything, and I didn't think I was ready for that. My parents' betrayal was still too raw.
I sat straight, wiping my lips and my eyes.
I'd fallen asleep on Nox.
I turned, disoriented, as he reached for my hand. "Sleepyhead, we're here."
The building outside the car's window was unfamiliar, the glass doors similar to so many in the city. "Where? Where are we?"
"My—our apartment."
My chin dropped. "Nox, maybe Isaac should take me to my apartment. I need
