I opened my eyes to the new day. The sheets were still warm beside me, but Adrian was gone. I remained on the bed, staring at the ceiling for a moment. My heart was torn between the feeling of relief and disappointment. A part of me had hoped he’d be here, still half-asleep, maybe pulling me back into his arms the second I stirred. But the bed was empty. 

I sat up slowly, my skin still flushed from the events of yesterday. 

My eyes flicked to the couch. My sundress had been folded ...