OPAL

My eyes open suddenly, and the first thing I feel is Bruce's arm around my waist.

Words can't describe how quickly my heart drops. I have this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach that makes me feel raw and exposed in ways I never have before in my life.

The feeling I experience is worse than the one I felt when I realized I'd missed the meeting the morning of my wedding.

What have I done?

I'm afraid of turning around because then, this will all be real. I know this is a futile way ...