C141 The Aftermath

The morning after Sebastian's confession, Isabella woke to an empty bed.

She sat up, her heart racing, and found him standing by the window, his back to her, his shoulders tense. The sun was rising over the ocean, painting the room in shades of gold and pink.

"Sebastian?" Her voice was soft. "What are you doing?"

He turned, his face pale, his eyes red. "I couldn't sleep."

"Neither could I