Maliyla's POV I awoke feeling like I had been hit by a truck the following morning. The pain in my head was unbearable. When I turned over, I discovered I was alone in the bed. I sat up and looked around but saw no Hector. My mind was racing as I sprang out of bed and began searching the penthouse, but he was nowhere to be found. 'Where could he have gone?' I thought as I entered the kitchen. "Good morning," Jonathan chirped. "Where is Hector?" I asked. "Hector went with Katia and Gisselle to see Evangeline. The High Council is making their decision, so he asked me to stay with you." Jonathan replied. As soon as he mentioned the High Council, my heartbeat quickened. "Did I hurt anyone, Jonathan?" I mumbled. Although I knew I had pinned Adam down, I had forgotten the rest. I had tried

