~ SIENNA ~
It took me a second or ten to figure out where I was when my eyes fluttered open.
My gaze drifted slowly around the room, appreciating the careful, almost reverent way everything had stayed untouched — exactly as I’d left it.
Slipping out of bed, I crossed the room and pulled the curtains together where thin blades of sunlight pierced through. The brightness was almost intrusive.
How late had I slept?
The wall clock was obviously long dead so I reached for my phone.
7:46 am.
I exhaled quietly. My “evening nap” yesterday turned into a full night's sleep. The only interruption had been dinner which was delivered up to my bedroom.
No surprises there. Travel always drained me.
Notifications for two new missed calls from Gavin also waited on my screen.
With a groan,
