Chapter 9

Half a month later, Adrian finally tracked down where I was, and came to the seaport.

I was walking out of the library when I glanced down and saw him standing at the foot of the steps.

He had lost weight. Dark circles ringed his eyes.

The instant he saw me, something in him seemed to release, as if he had finally exhaled.

“Nora.”

He came toward me fast, his voice hoarse.

“I’ve been looking for you for so long.”