Chapter 170: Shattered Peace

Tessa

Back at the villa later that night, the double doors leading to our balcony stood open, letting in the cool night air and the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore. The storm had passed, leaving behind a clear sky sprinkled with stars. Maisie had long since gone to bed after a crash following her ice-cream-induced sugar high. Apparently, she had had a blast with the babysitter. A