~LAUREN’S POV~

The cab pulled up in front of my apartment building. A genuine smile spread across my face as I stepped out, paid the fare and offloaded my luggage.

“Home sweet home,” I whispered, a wave of relief washing over me.

Dragging my suitcase behind me, I made my way toward the lobby. Isaac, the apartment’s friendly security guard, greeted me with his signature warm smile as I stepped inside.

“I thought you’d be gone for a while,” Isaac said, holding a steaming cup of coffee.

“Well, not with all this luggage, Isaac. Trust me, I missed my bed too much,” I replied with a grin.

Isaac was easily...