May stirred in the guest room, her eyes fluttering open slowly. The room was dim, the curtains drawn, casting soft shadows across the walls. For a moment, she didn't remember where she was. Then it all came rushing back.
Damien.
She sat up quickly, her heart jumping. The blanket fell from her shoulders, pooling around her waist. Her head felt heavy, her body stiff from sleeping in an awkward position for so long.
How long had she been out?
She swung her legs over the side of the bed, her feet touching the cool floor. She stood slowly, her hand reaching out to steady herself against the nightstand. Her phone sat there, the screen dark. She picked it up, checking the time.
5:47 PM.
She'd slept for hours.
May's chest tightened. Damien. She needed to check on him.
She walked to the doo
