Adam Hart’s expression was unreadable, his cool demeanor unwavering as he directed his words solely at Allie Brooks. “Come with me.”
The intensity in his voice left no room for hesitation. Allie felt the weight of every eye on her as she followed Adam onto the terrace, her heart racing with curiosity and apprehension.
Out here, the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses faded, muffled by the glass doors behind them. The night air wrapped around them, carrying an edge of tension.
“Where were you?” Adam asked, his tone sharp, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of concern. “I’ve been looking for you.”
Allie hesitated, her cheeks flushing under the faint moonlight. She forced a nervous laugh. “Oh, I… After you left, I thought I heard someone in the corridor and got spooked. I ended up wan
