Chloe stirred as soft morning light filtered through the curtains. She knew the room she'd woken up in and the bed was not very familiar, but her brain did the complete processing in the next few minutes and she was at ease.
Her body felt warm, relaxed, and… different.
For a few seconds, she kept her eyes closed, trying to hold onto the comfort of sleep. But then, she reached out, her fingers brushing against the other side of the bed. The side of the bed that Starry was supposed to be in.
It was cold.
Her brows furrowed slightly as she pressed her palm against the empty space. Starry had been there last night, but now, he was gone. She didn't have a lot of time to wonder.
Slowly, she opened her eyes and turned toward the clock on the nightstand.
7:12 AM.
She yawned, stretching h
