#Chapter 102: Bitter Regret

Olivia The morning sunlight streamed in through my window, casing my bedroom in a gentle golden glow. I groggily opened my eyes and squinted as I slowly came to my senses. The birds were singing outside my window. Beyond their sweet music, I could hear the ocean waves lolling in and out with the tide. But that wasn’t all that I heard; I also heard the sound of gentle, deep breathing beside me. Finally, I became aware of Nathan’s body curled up against mine. I slowly turned my head to meet the image of Nathan’s sleeping face beside me. Panic instantly surged through me as the memory of the previous night crashed into me like waves against the rocks. “No…” I muttered under my breath. I untangled myself from the mess of limbs and sheets as delicately as possible. My heart hammered against my chest as I padded over to my closet and withdrew my robe to cover my naked body. My actions, the absence of my warmth beside him, made Nathan stir almost immediately. I w