Excuses in the Dark

Coralie was awakened by the pain.

When she opened her eyes, it was already dark outside.

"Are you awake?"

Dane's voice suddenly sounded in the quiet room, making Coralie almost jump out of bed.

Dane quickly held her and said with a hint of blame and nervousness, "Don't forget that you have a wound on your left waist."

The room was dark, but there was light coming in from outside. When Coralie look