Chapter 46

Zachary

I blinked my eyes open, immediately blinded by the sun’s rays reflecting through the window.

I had barely slept, but exhaustion was a luxury I couldn’t afford anymore.

I turned to the other side of the bed and let out a sigh of frustration.

Another day. Another day to watch Daphne and dare not get close to her.

Another day of pretending distance was protection.

I groaned and sat up, thinking about everything I had observed during the past week. Every little change, every new detail.

She keeps getting colder, even though she tries to hide it. She thinks she’s doing the right thing, but she’s only lying to herself.

It’s been a week since I made it my duty to watch her.

No one else was qualified to guard what was mine.

I got out of bed and went to freshen up. When I stepped out of the bathroom, I picked up my phone and checked her location.

She was still at home.

I turned on my laptop. Daniel had sen