Gala stepped into the room that had become so familiar to her, only to find it empty.

She walked over to the bed and sat on the edge.

Had he left?

No. He couldn't have.

...Could he?

She let out a heavy sigh. If he really had gone, then the entire night would be a waste.

The bathroom door flew open.

She immediately got to her feet and looked him over from head to toe.

His body was dripping wet, with nothing but a towel wrapped low around his hips.

She couldn't stop herself from