CHAPTER TWENTY Several weeks passed. Izzy remained at her family’s castle. The only contact with Niko had been a month ago when a package of documents arrived transferring her father’s estate, including ownership of the castle, to her. He hadn’t emailed, texted, or called her. Maybe that was why she’d felt so tired and crummy lately. A broken heart? She hoped not. Izzy hadn’t figured out what she should do or where she should go. She couldn’t stop thinking about the way Niko had kissed her before he left. His desperation had been real, palpable, but if that was the case, if he had feelings for her, why hadn’t he been in touch? There was one person she could call who might be able to help... “You’re hurting. I can hear it in your voice,” Jules said after Izzy explained what had happe

