Anna stirred in her sleep, her fingers instinctively reaching out for Alexander's warmth. But the bed beside her was empty. Her heart clenched, and before she could stop herself, tears welled up in her eyes. Panic settled in her chest as she sat up, rubbing her eyes furiously. Where was he? Why did he leave her alone?
Slipping out of bed, she wrapped her arms around herself and padded towards the door, her vision blurred with unshed tears. But the moment she stepped out of the room, her breath hitched, and her tears came to an abrupt halt.