Emma.
I woke up with a start and looked around the room.
The space beside me on the bed was cold and empty. For a minute, I panicked as I sat up quickly.
Where had Roger gone? Had he left me? My mind raced with all the worst possibilities. After everything that had happened between us last night, I didn’t want to be abandoned. The thoughts alone made me quiver.
I threw off the sheets, my hands trembling as I fumbled with the sheets. Where had he gone? He didn't sleep beside me?
Had he left for his quarters because he couldn't face me?
Just as I was about to climb off the bed, I heard the sound of the door opening. I froze and quickly pulled the sheet under my chin, hiding my naked body under the thick fabric.
The door opened to reveal Roger standing in the doorway. My heart sk
