Their routine lasted for another five days and just as Ashter thought there was a small chance she may adjust to it, things change. She was a lot better than before, for which she was grateful, and Damien had a huge part in helping her through the days, without him, she doesn't think she will survive to this day.
She woke up to an empty bed which confused her because Damien usually stays until she woke up so they can both get out of bed. She checked the time and it was only eight o'clock in the morning.
She slid out of bed, wrapping her arms around her stomach before exiting the room.
"Damien?"
There was no response to her call and after checking all the upstairs rooms, Dien was still nowhere to be found.
Ashter made her way downstairs, smiling softly when she saw Damien in the ki
