Elizabeth's POV:
My back straightened as I froze. I slowly turned, silently praying my expression didn't give me away.
"I…ugh," I stammered. "You scared me."
"Not my intention, but…" he said.
Richard has a back for creeping me out.
"You're awake," I finally answered, smiling.
"Yes, for a while," he answered and I gulped.
I breathes calmly getting my emotions in check.
"I asked a question, Elizabeth," he repeated.
I smiled, thinking of a good lie. "I went out," I answered.
"Hmm," he moaned and looked at me like he knew I was lying. "Is that so? That's not what I heard."
My heart pounded and my stomach twisted.
I maintained my expression, pretending I didn't understand. "What do you mean?"
He looked at his hands, then at me. I watched him shift in his
