ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴡɪꜱᴛᴇᴅ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ (*Completed*)

Chapter: 32

Dante Ferrari

I woke up to find Aria's side of the bed empty. Panic gripped my heart for a moment before I heard her soft footsteps approaching. She slipped back under the covers, her body cold against mine.

"Where were you?" I asked, my voice husky with sleep.

"Just needed some water," she replied, her tone distant.

I pulled her closer, kissing the top of her head. "I'm sorry for everything, Aria. I know this isn't easy."

She sighed, snuggling into my chest. "We'll figure it out, Dante. Together."

I held her tightly, silently vowing to protect her from my father and anyone else who threatened her.