#Chapter 128 Officious Offer

Mira When I woke up, I was alone in the room. I knew immediately that Lucian was gone, and my first instinct was fear. Then I relaxed and was almost grateful that he hadn’t waited to say goodbye. He must’ve been embarrassed by his admission last night, and I couldn’t blame him for fleeing my presence. We had made plans to keep in touch, no matter what, so I expected after cooling off for a few days he would call me. He and Rae were my two contacts in the outside world, a thought that was both comforting and disconcerting at the same time. I stayed in bed for a bit, staring at the thin crack in the curtains and the bit of morning light slicing through it. The world outside this building was still a mystery to me, and exploring the grounds was on my list of priorities. An activity I would have to do carefully, lest Malachi’s cronies think I am looking for the exit. My sense-memory was strong enough to get me to the dining room, the smell of coffee and hot breakfast wafting