Chapter 21

Daniel's POV The elevators ding open as I reach the foyer to my penthouse. It's late and I'm exhausted after such a long day. I walk in and turn on the lights, startled when I notice Gianna sitting on the sofa. She has her knees bent up in front of her with her hands resting on top. She seems lost in thought as she stares out the wall of windows. It's like she didn't even notice or care that she is no longer alone, no longer sitting in the dark. I'm instantly worried. Clearly something is wrong. I toss my leather jacket over the back of a chair and walk slowly over to her. Cautiously, I sit down beside her. When she still doesn't acknowledge my presence, I reach up and gently sweep her hair behind her ear. Her eyes suddenly focus on me and I can tell she has been crying. Her eyes are red and puffy and dried tear tracks mark her cheeks. I cup her cheeks as her lip quivers as she looks at me. "Babe? What's wrong? Are you hurt?" I question worriedly. She bites he