Sam escorted her to the door when they arrived at the villa’s courtyard and then drove away.

Deirdre stretched out her arms to feel for the sofa when she heard the sound of a light being turned on upstairs. She looked in the direction of the second floor abruptly.

She was gauging who it was when she realized instantly after sensing the oppressive feeling they emanated.

“Come upstairs.”

Brendan spoke in an ice-cold tone. He opened the door to his room, and Deirdre braced herself and walked