Chapter 21: A Change in Plans
Elena POV
The sun had just started to rise, and a soft golden light filled the vineyard. The silence felt heavier than usual, despite the fact that there was not much commotion at the estate. My mind replayed the events of the preceding few days, the danger, the threats, the unexpected reappearance of Adrian's former acquaintances. I couldn't quite place it, but Adrian's attitude had altered, and the weight of it all had been suffocating.
Every drop of dew gleamed like a diamond as I watched the vines shimmer in the early morning light through the kitchen window. The tranquility of the surroundings stood in stark contrast to my inner turmoil.
Adrian had canceled his trip. That alone was enough to get my mind moving. He had never done it before. He took his
