#Chapter 380 – Persistence

Sinclair I wake up frowning, knowing immediately that something is…well, not wrong, but certainly off. I reach out an arm, seeking Ella, but my hand passes over cold sheets. My frown deepens as I sit up and realize that she’s not here. A glance at Rafes bassinet makes it clear that he’s not here either. Where the hell is my family? I sigh, swinging my legs out of the bed, wondering how much time has passed. As I scrub a hand down my face I consider that it can’t have been much - there’s still no daylight peeking around the blinds. So, a few hours a most. But why the hell hasn’t she come to bed? I stand and head for the door, wondering what the hell trouble is getting up to now. I smirk a little to consider it. Ella…well, it’s part of her appeal, isn’t it? She’s always up to something. I’ll certainly never be bored by her side. The hallway outside my room is empty but I head down it towards where I hear a few murmuring voices. But when I turn into the room,