~ Isabella’s POV

I finally drifted off to sleep, though it didn’t come easy. My mind kept racing, thinking about Hannah and Kara, their threats, and what they might do next. But exhaustion eventually won over, and I sank into a deep, dreamless sleep.

When I woke the next morning, the sunlight was just starting to filter through the curtains. I rubbed my eyes and sat up, feeling a bit more clear-headed than the night before. I knew I had to take control of the situation, but first, I needed to do something simple to clear my head. I decided to head to the kitchen, hoping a hot cup of...