Chapter 77

I knew I wouldn't be able to go back to dreamland, so I decided to prepare for the day. To wake myself up, I took a cold shower that I instantly regretted the moment the stinging droplets hit my body. I bundled myself up in a warm blue wool sweater and jeans, yawning every now and then. When I exited the room, I saw that the castle was still empty there were a few staff members getting ready to start their day. I made my way to the kitchen and prepared a thermos of hot steaming milk for Jon€if he had been driving all night then he needed to sleep. I decided to wait for him outside and maybe glimpse the sunrise while I did. I sat down on the cold stone steps as I faced the driveway, waiting for the moment when the gates would swing open and Jon's familiar rover would drive in. I glanced east and turned to the sunrise. The sky was glowing beautifully, and I felt my heart warm along with it. I wonder if Jon had been able to do some thinking during this time away from me. I hoped that he