Three days.
That was how long Ethan had stayed awake.
Three days of searching.
Three days of unanswered questions.
Three days of watching Amelia sleep because he was terrified that if he closed his eyes, she would disappear again.
But now…
They were back at Black Manor.
Together.
And somehow…
The house felt different.
Because Amelia was home.
Everyone noticed the change in Ethan.
Before Amelia disappeared, Ethan had been cold.
Demanding.
Impossible to approach.
After she returned…
He was worse.
Not cruel.
Not angry.
Just afraid.
Every sound made him look up.
Every phone call made him tense.
Every time Amelia left the room, his eyes followed her.
He had become a man haunted by the fear of losing her again.
“Ethan.”
Amelia stood at the bedroom door.
He looked up fro
