Marina’s POV
We reached Adonis’ home and Arian taught me how to unlock the main gate and door. Adonis hadn’t returned yet, but once I was inside his house, I felt safe. It was my home, too.
“You can go home, Arian. I don’t need you to stay. I’ll make dinner and call Adonis.” Arian seemed to be eager to leave and accepted without further protests.
“Are you sure?” He hesitated in the foyer.
“Yes. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine now that I’m home.”
“As you say, Marina. I’ll call Adonis and inform him I’m leaving you here.” Before I could protest, he called Adonis up and updated him. With a smile of relief, he disconnected the call and turned to face me. “He’ll be here in an hour. So I’ll get going. If you need me, just call me.”
I nodded, and he walked away, looking relieved. After seein
