Left with a Stranger

(Kaelen’s POV)

The moment we stepped into the house after our late-night meeting, something felt off.

"Thalia?" I called out, but got no answer.

Silas moved ahead of me, heading straight for her room. My heartbeat quickened as I followed. The door to her room was slightly ajar.

Her scent lingered faintly, like old perfume, and her wardrobe stood open, dresses shoved aside carelessly. The vanity ta