Chapter 235

Evelina

Sunlight streamed through a gap in the curtains, pulling me from a deep, dreamless sleep. I stretched languidly, my body feeling deliciously rested despite the unfamiliar surroundings. The sheets beside me were cool to the touch; Alaric had been gone for some time.

I sat up, holding the duvet to my chest as I glanced around the opulent bedroom. My bra lay neatly folded on the nightstand,