Chapter 333 Straight To The Heart

Ella

The shadows on the ceiling seemed to sway and dance as I lay on the plush bed, the soft linens providing little comfort to my restless mind. Each tick of the ornate clock on the wall reverberated in my ears, amplifying my rising anxiety.

But it was the silence that was the loudest of all, the quiet punctuated only by my shallow breaths.

“Can’t sleep?” a familiar voice echoed in the depths of my mind, its tone soft and playful. Ema.

“Hey, Ema,” I whispered out loud to the wolf within me, grateful for the company. She chuffed in amusement. “You’re thinking about him. I can tell.”

I sighed, turning onto my side, curling up as if shielding myself. “I’m not. I’m just… restless.”

There was a pause, a stillness, before she responded. “Don’t pretend that you’re not worried about him.”

I rolled my eyes. “I’m not worried.”

She chuckled, a sound that reverberated through my core. “Ella, after all these years, do you think you can hide your feelings from me?”

“I’m just…” I hesitated, searching for the right words, my heartbeats quickening. “He could be out there doing something dangerous right now. He’s always involved in something risky.”

My wolf hummed, a gentle, soothing sound that seemed to wrap around me. “He’s strong, Ella. And smart. Logan knows how to handle himself.”

“That’s what I’m afraid of,” I whispered, my voice catching. “He might push himself too far. What if something happens?”

“He’s been living this

away the rising tide of worry. “I just

tender, maternal almost. “He’s trying to protect you, in his own way. But it’s okay to be scared. It

with unshed tears. “I just wish I could be there with him, side

always did amuse me. But for now,

the sheets. There was a beat of silence. “Then maybe you should

bed. The cold marble floor sent a shiver up my spine, grounding me. Taking a deep breath, I got

in a silvery glow, painting everything in ethereal light. The world seemed peaceful, untouched by the storm that raged

Maybe the night air would clear my mind, help calm the whirlwind

passed seemed endless, a testament to Logan’s taste for luxury. Every turn revealed ornate artwork, gilded mirrors, and the kind of furnishings one

get lost-both physically and metaphorically. My feet made soft, echoing sounds on the marble floor as

its meaning, and before l knew it, my stomach emitted

to myself, “all this exploring made me

I eventually stumbled upon a massive double door that opened to reveal an even more impressive kitchen. The counters sparkled with cleanliness, and the steel

the size and splendor, before a gentle voice broke

Lost,

doorway, a soft smile playing on her lips. Her gray hair was neatly pulled into a bun, and there was a familiar warmth in her eyes

I was just looking for something to

Wentworth chuckled, her eyes

place.” She motioned for me to sit at one of the stools by the kitchen island. “Why don’t you let me whip up something

allure of a homemade meal was too hard to resist. “A sandwich would be wonderful.

with practiced ease, pulling ingredients from the fridge and spreading condiments on soft bread. As she worked, she started speaking, her voice soft and filled with memories. “You know, I’ve been with Logan’s family since he was a little boy. I watched him grow up, take his first steps, say his first

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