LANCE.

I opened my eyes slowly. My vision was blurry at first, then it became clear. As I looked at the unfamiliar ceiling the events of the night before came flashing back. I turned quickly to my side, Amelia was sleeping peacefully by my side.

“Make sure you are not in my room when I wake up.” I remembered her warning. There is no way I could leave that room when she was sleeping so beautifully in my arms. I pushed a strand of hair from her face and I tucked it behind her ear.

She stirred on the bed, then a frown began to form in her forehead. I...