Flora blinked herself awake, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. After quickly freshening up, she headed straight for the living room, her stomach reminding her that she had skipped dinner the night before.
She stopped dead the moment she entered the room. Zander was standing there, waiting.
"You!" she exclaimed, her face flushing crimson as she realized she was still in her sleepwear with her hair likely a mess. She instinctively spun around, trying to hide.
"Flora, you're up!" Samayra said, smiling warmly. "Look, Zander came to give you a surprise."
Flora sheepishly turned back around, hurriedly smoothing her hair down with her fingers and offering a tentative wave. Zander didn't hesitate; he crossed the room in a few strides and pulled her into a firm embrace.
"I missed you," he whispered against her hair.
David and Samayra exchanged a knowing, affectionate glance. "Breakfast is ready," David said, stepping in to break the moment. "Let's head to the dining room."
