Chapter 107

Evie clung to Leo’s arm as they made their way up the stairs. Her cries had quieted to soft, uneven breaths, the rawness in her chest still present but no longer pouring out in sobs. Each step felt heavier than the last, her body moving more from instinct than intention.

At the top of the landing, Leo gently guided her down the hallway, his arm steady around her shoulders. She didn’t resist. She d