Alice’s P.O.V.

Next morning,

As I wake up and realise Alexander is not beside me, I feel an emptiness in my heart. As I reach out to the empty place where he should be, my heart pound in my chest. His absence feels like a gaping hole in my world, and the memories of last night’s worries flood back.

I notice the note on the bedside table and quickly pick it up, my hands trembling as I read his words.

‘My love, I’m so sorry to leave you like this, but I had to go in search of Aunt. I will return as soon as possible. Please eat on time...