Chapter forty-three
Ryder
I close my eyes and open it again. I stare wide at Gwen. I sit up and jerk back, startled for a moment.
"What are you doing here?" I scream.
She steps back and laughs, "I knocked but you didn't answer. And I thought it was weird that you were sleeping at this hour."
I take a deep breath to relax, " I've been feeling so tired."
Maybe it's because of yesterday and the day before. But I haven't been able to rest. Aside from that, I had to take care of all my luggage before driving to Mrs. Johnson's house to pick Gwen up.
Gwen nods once, "your room is beautiful."
"Really? Thanks. Have you seen yours? Do you like it?"
Gwen nods again, her eyes moving all around me. She looks surprised and pleased. I like that look on her.
I get up from the bed and walk to my
