Beneath Everything

Chapter 114: Beneath Everything

The house was silent when Diane woke up.

Diane thought it was a bit too silent.

She stretched, the silk sheets cool against her skin as she blinked away the heaviness of sleep. 

Gabriel's side of the bed was empty, but the faint scent of his cologne still lingered.

Diane exhaled, rolling onto her back.

Last night had been a mess. 

Adrian being out, the meeting with Kate, the realisation that someone powerful was backing him—it all left a sour taste in her mouth.

She sat up, running a hand through her hair.

The moment she stepped out of the bedroom, she could hear movement downstairs. Gabriel.

Diane followed the sound, padding barefoot into the kitchen.

Gabriel stood at the counter, pouring coffee. His back was to her, his broad shoulders tense.

He knew she was there, of course.

"Morning," he said without turning.