CHAPTER 74
MARA’S POV
I looked out at the night that had settled quietly on the city outside my window. The breeze that slipped in through the open cracks was heavy with the scent of rain yet to fall and carried a feeling that made me miss something I just couldn't quite grasp.
My gaze traveled to the dark clouds crowding the sky, like they were holding something back… like Bernard was. My eyes followed them for a long time, watching as they floated by in a slow movement, waiting for the moment they would finally burst and let out all they were clutching back.
Below, I could hear the hustle of the night life–laughter of children walking back, couples giggling as they came out of the movie theater, business men walking home with their faces glued to their phones. All were oblivious to
