#Chapter 112: The Right Moment

Iris I wake to the feeling of a cool breeze kissing my cheek and the sound of rain pattering against the window. For a moment, I can’t help but smile; I’m home. Sleeping in my old bed. In the very same bed I once happily shared with my mate and will share with him again and again. Yawning, I roll onto my back and stretch languidly. Slowly, the events of yesterday come creeping back. My eyes crack open, and I expect to see Arthur sleeping beside me. I have to tell him the truth; I can’t keep this secret any longer. But when I look over, I find his side of the bed empty. I sit up, looking around. The en suite bathroom door is open, the bathroom unoccupied. Suddenly, I spot a sticky note sitting on my bedside table. I pick it up and see that it’s a note from Arthur explaining that he had a work emergency and won’t be back until later tonight. Well, so much for that. With a sigh, I climb out of bed and get dressed. I packed some extra clothes for our ove