Chapter 38: A Line Between Us
Elena's POV
Adrian was as overwhelming as a hurricane, and his presence made the gallery seem smaller. I watched him stride close to the front window while leaning against the counter and keeping my arms crossed. Lily was playing upstairs when her laughter drifted down, unaware of the tension below.
Adrian eventually turned to me and muttered, "Elena," his face displaying an inscrutable mixture of annoyance and something more profound—perhaps imploring. "This cannot continue."
My willpower was put to the test once again, and I tensed up. "What you mean is unclear to me."
"You understand exactly what I mean," he added, taking a step toward her. His fury only increased as his voice got softer. "We cannot continue to act as if we are strangers. Not after eve
