Chapter 28

Damien had already left the Wrenford residence. Alaric was unaware of that. He had gone to bed early with Lucian. All the guest rooms nearby were locked, and even the one next door couldn't be opened. The thought of her being discovered leaving his room in the morning sent a jolt of unease through Adrian. There would be no plausible explanation. Part of him wanted to walk away, yet the reality of their predicament held him rooted; he couldn't leave her alone now. A brief contemplation settled over Adrian before he retrieved his pajamas and headed into the bathroom. Celeste hadn't shifted at all. She was still in the same position on the bed when Adrian emerged from the bathroom, freshly showered. It was obvious she couldn't hold her drink. Otherwise, the earlier need to lock the door wouldn't have arisen. How did she even get to his room? His eyes swept across the room and landed on the balcony. He let out a deep chuckle and walked back into the bedroom. He pulled a fresh bla