Alexander
I awoke to an empty bed and quickly opened my eyes, realizing Jordan was no longer there. I touched the spot where she had been lying, still warm from her presence. She must have been there just a moment ago. I sniffed the air and knew she was still close by, somewhere within my apartment. I quietly got out of bed and found her standing by the front door.
She had dressed back into her pajamas and slippers, seemingly torn between taking the robe with her or leaving it behind. Perhaps she worried that one of the neighbors might see her in her nightwear, yet she didn't want to carry my gift with her.
"Going somewhere?" I asked, my voice soft.
She jumped at the sound of my voice, a startled squeak escaping her lips. "Ah! You scared me. You're surprisingly quiet for a man your siz
