Serene felt the bright, warm light touch her face. Her hand felt the space beside her. It was empty, but still warm. Her eyes immediately opened to confirm what her hand felt. Indeed, she’s alone on the bed. Her eyes explored the room in search of him.

Unable to see him anywhere, she sat up, rested her head on the headboard, then looked at the space in front of her.

Justin looked at her. His arms across his chest, his body resting on the bathroom’s jamb, one of his feet crossed in front of the other. A smirk formed on his lips as he watched her dazed look on her...