The bright, warm morning sunlight spilled completely through the large glass windows of the master bedroom. It danced across the floorboards and rested softly on the large, comfortable bed.
Camilla woke up slowly. She let out a very long, loud, highly satisfied yawn. She kept her eyes closed for a few moments, enjoying the absolute comfort of the thick wool blankets.
She stretched her arms far above her head and pointed her toes, stretching her legs all the way down to the end of the soft mattress. She had slept incredibly well. Her mind felt fresh, and her body felt fully rested.
She smacked her lips softly, finally ready to start her new day.
Camilla slowly fluttered her dark eyelashes.
She opened her eyes.
She turned her head to the side, expecting to see an empty room. Normally, the General woke up long before the sun even appeared. He was always gone, riding his horse to the dusty military camp while she was still dreaming.
But the room was not empty.
