C10 Chapter 10

On the fourth night after Alexander had arrived home, Cecilie saw a line of light shining from under the door of his room, which adjoined hers. She lay in her own bed for some time staring at the beckoning glow, then she made a sudden decision, got up and knocked on the door.

“Come in.” His deep voice wasn’t very inviting.

She crept in and closed the rarely used door behind her