Chapter 158

ISABELLA’S P.O.V. I could barely fall asleep. I sat up the entire night waiting and willing Enzo to return. He made me swear not to tell the others that he left the house because the less they knew, the easier it would be for them to lie for him. I hated it, I hated not knowing and I hated the anticipation but I did it for him, I did it because he asked. I stayed seated cross legged on the bed as I waited. I battled with sleep the entire time but I was determined to see it through till the end. It was around four in the morning when he returned and he was covered in blood from head to toe. I cursed and jumped out of bed. It was obvious that he was shocked to see me but he didn’t say a single word. I also knew that if I had asked, he wouldn’t answer but I couldn’t help but try. “Where were you?” I asked as I undid the buttons of his shirt. His answering silence hung in the air. “Enzo please, I don’t want to be surprised when I am asked later.” “On the contrary, it would be better if