Elena
“Good morning.” Rafael’s voice floated through my ears, his face inches away from mine. He was propped on his elbow, his face resting on his palm above me.
“Good morning.” A smile spread across my face, warm and wide.
His smile was… sad.
“What’s wrong?” My own smile faltered as I pushed myself up.
“It’s nothing.” He sank back into the bed, staring at the ceiling.
“You sure?” It was my turn to prop myself on my palm and inspect his face.
“Yes, sure. I’ll just have to stay away until after the wedding.” He sighed.
“Why?”
“Just business as usual.” He caressed my cheek, letting me rest easy.
“Well, I just think it’s all weird.” I shrugged, lying back on the bed.
“What?”
“I mean, back at home, the Don had everything to say and do about our relationship, but now I don’t even se
