Chapter 48
Darcy's Pov
The figure moved into the light, and I instantly tensed, ready to protect both Adrian and myself from whatever or whoever had entered my home.
"Mr. Rodrigo?" Leo said,"Is everything all right?"
Relief hit me. "Leo, what are you doing here?"
"I heard voices," he said, looking at Adrian and me. "I was checking if everywhere was secure."
Adrian rested on the wall, one hand on her chest, her face pale. Seeing her afraid made me feel something deep inside of me .
"We're fine," I said, "Just a false alarm."
I lied.
Leo nodded but kept watching Adrian. "I'll be in my duty post, in case you need anything," he said.
When he left, I looked at Adrian
"Come on, let's get you to your room," I said, holding her hand.
"Pink needs her milk and cookies..."
"She's asleep,
