Least Expected

Aubrey's POV

This was what I wanted, to leave the place where I was confined. The place I felt like he was watching each of my movements, but why was I missing it now? That hot gaze sent a tingle down my spine and made me feel so safe. Why was I missing the warmth of his embrace?

And that smile of his, the one that makes me weak in the knee. Why do I feel like I shouldn't be here like I am in the wrong place?

I bumped into an old woman and apologized immediately. She shot me a glare and walked away muttering something that I couldn't catch. I sighed before looking for a place to sit. I spotted a cafe shop not far from where I stood and walked over.

A bell jingled as I closed the door. The tantalizing smell of coffee beans teased my nose making my mouth water. Only a few people were occupying the place. I went to the table at my left not far from the door and overlooking the busy street.

I sat down and looked outside the big window. People walked past their various workplaces, ca