Sudden Legacy (2015)
“I thought for half a second that the previous night had been yet another vivid dream, but that notion was quickly dispelled as I registered a delicious soreness in my muscles, and the fact that I was naked under my covers. Julien must have transferred me into my own bed some time during the night.
I took my time in the shower, still unsure about my feelings of last night’s events. When I joined everyone in the kitchen Nan beamed at me.
“My, my, but you look well rested. You’re positivel...y glowing.” Nan’s eyes were alight with happy suspicions. I could feel my cheeks warming under her scrutiny.
I cleared my throat and avoided looking in Julien’s direction. “Yes, well, I had a very good night’s sleep.”
Pops was on his way out the door as I sat down to my breakfast. He had mercy enough not to comment on my appearance before he left. Julien was not so kind. He sat down across from me with a loaded plate and an equally loaded smile.MoreLess
I took my time in the shower, still unsure about my feelings of last night’s events. When I joined everyone in the kitchen Nan beamed at me.
“My, my, but you look well rested. You’re positivel...y glowing.” Nan’s eyes were alight with happy suspicions. I could feel my cheeks warming under her scrutiny.
I cleared my throat and avoided looking in Julien’s direction. “Yes, well, I had a very good night’s sleep.”
Pops was on his way out the door as I sat down to my breakfast. He had mercy enough not to comment on my appearance before he left. Julien was not so kind. He sat down across from me with a loaded plate and an equally loaded smile.MoreLess
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