Lina’s POV
The house woke before the sun did today. I knew something was wrong before anyone said it. Footsteps were faster. Voices were lower. Doors opened and shut with purpose instead of leisure. The air didn’t feel heavy anymore, it felt charged.
The day had run by faster, same routines. The absence of Bella was far felt by not just me but the household. Her thoughts always ran through my mind. The man I had seen in the shadows didn't come by today. I left my room to go for a quick walk since I can't do anything else.
I had just stepped into the corridor when Damien rounded the corner, already dressed, already on the phone.
“No, shut it down for the evening,” he snapped quietly. “I don’t care how much it costs, just do it.”
He hung up and nearly ran into me. His eyes flicked over
