Eliana

"I want to be left alone," I said when the guestroom door was knocked.

"Open up, Ellie; it's me." Allan's voice drifted inside.

"If he's there, I will close the door on your face," I warned, dragging my feet.

"If you mean Nicholas, he left without a word as soon as you closed your bedroom door." I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to stop emotions from taking control over me. The Nick I knew would have followed me, but to hear he had already left? I couldn't pretend that it didn't make my chest ache.

"Come in." I stepped aside when I opened the door as Allan...