#Chapter 60: Gone

Raven The morning sunlight streamed through the heavy curtains, warming my skin as I stretched lazily, a small smile curling at my lips. For the first time in what felt like forever, I woke up without the weight of the world pressing down on my chest. Last night had been… spectacular, to say the least. I could still feel Neil’s lips on my skin, his warm body pressing against mine. And honestly, I wasn’t sure if I had ever felt ‘whole’ before last night. I rolled over, reaching out instinctively, expecting to feel Neil’s warmth beside me. But all I touched was cool, empty sheets. “Neil?” I murmured, my voice still a little gravelly from sleep. I blinked and rubbed my eyes, sitting up and clutching the sheet to my bare chest, frowning as I scanned the room. The faint sound of the shower running would have reassured me, but the suite was utterly silent save for the hum of the air conditioning. Sliding out of bed, I wrapped myself in a complimentary plu