Chapter Twenty-Three – Lonely 

Ella's POV

I sat on the edge of my bed, feeling a sense of solitude in my quiet room. The sunrise streamed in through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the floor. I sat up staring at the empty room, my mind clouded with emotions as my body feels a little weak as always these past days, it makes Lea sleep all day. That's why I've been going to train and exercise so I can feel back to life and motivated.

It's been weeks passed since we left Edward's place, where the revelation of the curse had cast a shadow over our lives. It seemed like an eternity, yet I couldn't shake off the lingering feeling of unease.

And Aiden's absence weighed heavily on my heart. I had hoped that with time, our bond would strengthen and we would find solace in each other's arms. But since we returned he wasn't here and wasn't back till now. His absence and the unanswered phone calls left me feeling adrift, unsure of where our relationship stood. Was it merely the curse driving us apart, or was there somethi