Elena's POVTalking to Adrian seemed to have lightened something heavy inside me. Although I was still a little bothered by how I had reacted to the whole situation, it didn't affect me as much anymore.I followed the directions without thinking too much. The building appeared sooner than I expected: tall, elegant, and quietly intimidating. Not the noisy luxury of clubs or hotels, but something more… discreet.I entered the parking lot, threw the keys to the valet without even looking at him, and straightened my dress before going inside.The atmosphere inside was dim, almost intentionally so. Soft lighting, polished floors, and an unsettling silence that made every footstep echo more than it should.It was perfect.No questions. No curious glances.Just what I needed.I was already exhausted. My tired eyes scanned the room looking for Adrian; he'd said he'd be here. I checked my phone, but there were no messages, which meant I'd have to wait.I went to a corner and plopped down on on
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