He walked the short distance to his bedroom door, raised his hand to knock, and hesitated. Was she still sleeping? Did she need more time to adjust to her new situation?

Enough questions. Time to act.

He knocked.

No one answered. Disappointment snaked its way into his heart. She was probably still sleeping. From what he'd seen at the creek, she could use some rest, but Mrs. Runnunger said there wasn't a thing wrong with her. She'd been asleep for ...