Red_Roses_and_Black_Dahlias_-_Macy_T

As soon as I locked the door behind me, though, something felt off.
The living room’s lights were turned off, the whole apartment was
plunged into darkness, only illuminated by the moon glow shining through the
large bay windows.
I took my shoes off and put my purse and keys on the side table before
turning around.
I yelped when I noticed a shadow sitting on the armchair right in front of
the couch.
“Jesus Christ, Maddox! You scared the shit out of me!” I chuckled before
taking off my coat.
I draped it on the back of a chair which sat next to the side table before
grabbing the big bag with Valentina’s gown inside and walking towards him.
“I found the prettiest dress ever! Valentina is going to love it, I can’t wait
to see her— what’s wrong?” As soon as I saw his clenched jaw and his
bloodshot eyes, I knew something was up.
I knew my first instincts were right and something happened.
“Maddox?” Blood drained from my face, my mind immediately jumping
to worst case scenarios. “Where’s Valentina, Maddox, is everything—"
“Sit down.” He was so cold, so unlike his usual commanding or playful
tone.
I frowned. What was his deal? What the fuck happened?
“Is Valentina—“
“Valentina is fine. Sit your fucking ass down.”