LORETTA

My eyes widened to saucers the moment those words left my lips.

My breath caught in between my lungs and nostrils; I waited for Elion to wake. One second, two... three... nothing

He hadn't woken. Phew, I never guessed Elion Fitzpatrick would be a deep sleeper, but boy am I grateful for that

I slowly released the breath I had been holding and carefully sat up straighter. The comforter was the only thing covering my naked body; I held it tightly around myself

The cool morning air brushed against my shoulders as I set my feet softly on the ground.

Now, where were my clothes?

I scanned the room,...