SABLE
Alaric's eyes slowly opened and landed on me. He stared at me for a moment before lifting his hand to press it against my forehead.
“You're awake,” he said. “Do you feel dizzy?”
I slowly shook my head. “Not at all.”
“That's good.” He sighed softly, lowering his hand from my forehead to my waist.
Glancing around, I realized we were still in the office, but it was already very late into the night.
Wait.
“What time is it?” I sprang up, my heart slamming heavily against my chest.
“Calm down, Sable. You just woke up.” He held me, forcing me gently back onto his lap. Checking his wristwatch, he added, “It's past 9 p.m. Do you have someone waiting for you at home?”
“Y-yes, my grandfather. I always return home early, and he will be alarmed if I come home this late,” I quickly answer
