ISABELLA’S POV
I sat silently in the living room. The small sounds from the TV coming from the bedroom where Lily and Liam were currently watching their favorite show filled the quiet space. My brother, Raymond was sitting across from me, furrowing his brows in deep thought.
The air was thick with silence, almost stifling, but he finally broke it with a question.
“What are your plans now?”
Hearing his question made me stiffen, but just for a moment. I hesitated, staring at the cup of coffee in my hands. The events from the previous night slowly played over and over in my mind. I had treated Xavier’s injuries, and in his delirium, he had seen me. The memory sent a shiver down my spine, sending a mix of fear and something I didn’t want to name.
Raymond’s concerned eyes never left me as
