Xander's POV

"Come closer, baby," I mumbled sleepily, reaching across the bed. "Do you want another round?"

My hand hit cold sheets.

I opened my eyes, blinking in the early morning light streaming through the windows. The bed beside me was empty, the pillow still holding the faint scent of Elise's hair.

"Elise?" I called out, sitting up. Maybe she was in the bathroom.

I got up and checked the bathroom, then the small sitting area by the window. Her clothes from last night were gone ...