The brilliance of the sun was just beginning to take over the sky outside the window. The draps swayed with the draft in the dark room. Resting his head on his own arms, Aiden looked at the empty bed beside him. The bedsheets were wrinkled and when he touched them they were still warm and filled with Regina’s scent.
Last night they shared this bed. He had been able to hold and cuddle her under the blankets. He wondered when the last time was that he had slept that well. It had been the best night of his life, but when he opened his eyes, the bed was empty. He confessed his feelings to her last night. His eyes held a hint of sadness and a heavy heart. Was this a silent rejection? The bed was warm but his heart was cold and empty. He slowly closed his eyes but then he felt a soft breath on
