The Assistant's Ruined Alibi

Burgundy Lace

Author: Of Glass & Salt

Burgundy Lace

Avery

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; Declan 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, whi