As Avalynn arrived at the mansion, her mind was filled with dread and fear. Each step up the huge staircase felt like climbing a mountain, as the weight of her deceit grew heavier.
She entered her bedroom, carefully closed the door, and sunk into the bed, holding onto her phone like a lifeline.
The silence of the house engulfed her, heightening her sensation of solitude. Jace would be home soon, so she needed to appear normal. But how could she, given the threat that hung above them?
The door to her room creaked open. Jace stepped in, his tie loosened and his countenance tired. Avalynn forced a smile.
"Long day?" she inquired, her tone almost level.
He nodded and collapsed onto the recliner beside the window. "Yeah, the typical business headaches. "Has anything exciting happened here
