Edrick’s POV
I woke up before the sun. My mind was already racing the moment I opened my eyes. My father was awake. He was healing. That part of my life felt light again.
But Leonardo…
He was the last monster standing in the dark.
I showered fast and got dressed. Aria was still asleep when I left the room. Her hair was spread on the pillow, her breathing soft. I wanted to stay a little longer, but I needed this problem finished once and for all.
I would come back to her. I promised myself that.
When I got to the office, Adrian was already waiting by the door.
He did not smile. When he did not smile, it meant something serious was going on.
“Any updates?” I asked as I walked toward him.
Adrian nodded. “A lot.”
We did not talk further until we got inside my office. We locked the do
