Chapter 37: Unwanted Guests and Lingering Shadows
(Garrett's POV)
I woke with the first light of dawn, my mind immediately turning to Dawn. The memory of her terrified tears and the way she had reached for Eliza instead of me still burned.
After a quick shower, I dressed and headed downstairs, intent on retrieving my daughter from the South Den. The sooner I could reestablish our normal routine, the better.
As I descended the grand staircase of the Blackwood Main House, an unwelcome scent hit me. Floral, cloying, and unmistakable.
Rachel Rivers stood in my living area, arranging plates on the dining table with practiced precision. She wore a pale blue dress that complemented her auburn hair, looking every inch the perfect Luna candidate.
My expression darkened instantly. "Why a
