THIRTY SIX

Alisha

I shifted, keeping my eyes closed and trying to fall asleep.

Yet…

I grunted, shifting again. It was uncomfortable sleeping in so many positions these days. The book that Simon had given me from his library had mentioned something like that, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon.

I sat up finally, frustrated and tired.

I was thirsty.

Just when I was close to sleeping.

The ground was cold as my feet padded down from the bedside to the door of the room.

I’d just go to the kitchen and take a sip of water, I reasoned.

The nightgown I wore was a pastel blue cotton one which I assumed belonged previously to Simon’s mate. He had been kind enough to drop off some things for me this afternoon, but I’d have to return to the clinic tomorrow. Work awaited, and I still didn’t feel as comfortable here as much as I did at the clinic.

Derek being the main reason why I wasn’t comfortable in the first place. I sighed to myself; I had to try and forget about him. Giving him space would make thing