"Ahh..."

Isabella woke up with a splitting headache, her hand instinctively reaching for her throbbing temple. Her fingers brushed against a bandage, and the events of the night before came rushing back. She had been trying to help Annie when someone struck her from behind, and she had lost consciousness.

She looked around, realizing she was in her and William’s bedroom. “How did I end up here?” she muttered to herself.

"I brought you here," a stern voice replied, causing Isabella to turn her head sharply. William stood at the doorway, his face a mix of anger and concern, and Isabella got the answer to her unasked question.

"You... how..."...