Hera’s POV

I couldn’t hear him in my room. Did he leave? Hesitating a little, I opened the door and peered out. A sigh escaped my mouth at seeing the bedroom empty. I emerged and wandered over to the door. It was locked, as I had expected. Now what? There was nothing I could do other than sit at the window and watch the beauty outside beckoning me.

The door clicked open and Stella walked in with a bright smile on her face. “I’m leaving, Hera. Take care of yourself. Maybe I’ll see ...