I was roused from sleep by the warm caress of sunlight on my skin. Squinting, I looked up to see the sun's rays streaming through the window. The space beside me felt conspicuously empty, and I realized that Lycan Steven was no longer there.
"Where has he gone?" I whispered to myself.
A knock sounded from outside the room. Instantly, I drew the blanket over my body, seeking refuge from the potential intruder.
The doorknob turned, revealing the familiar countenance of a woman.
Emily appeared taken aback upon spotting me in Steven's room, a handmaiden lingering behind her. With a swift gesture, she signaled the handmaiden to halt, leaving us in solitude.
"Where is Steven?" I inquired. Unperturbed, she paced back and forth, her attention caught by the small figurines adorning Steven's de
