Lily's POV
For a moment, it felt as though I had passed out. I floated in a state of bliss, caught somewhere between sleep and wakefulness.
A soft sigh escaped my lips as I attempted a long stretch. My sigh slowly turned into a groan of pleasure, wave after wave of goosebumps seeping out of my skin. With closed eyes, I stretched out my hands in search of Mr Blackwood.
I came up with nothing but empty sheets.
My eyes flew open and I looked to my left. The sheets were stone-cold and well-laid. This man must have left the room after I fell asleep. He did not sleep by my side.
I sat up and then looked around. "Mr Blackwood?" I called out. No response.
If he was in the adjoining bathroom, I didn't know whether he could hear me. I threw the duvet aside and stood to my feet, shivering slig
