Chapter 55: Wish to be a Good Wife

Ryker's POV

"Hmmmm, love."

Overwhelmed was I as the scent of apples and sweet flowers wafted toward me. I shifted my gaze in the opposite direction and reached for Claire, yet it seemed my presence had dissipated into the ether. I opened my eyes with a sudden jolt, only to find she was no longer by my side, as I had anticipated. I rose from the bed, pivoted to sit, and surveyed the room's surroundings. The parted drapery that conceals the transparent barrier has allowed a beam of radiant sunlight to infiltrate the interior space.

A frown crept upon my face as I scanned the area, unable to glimpse Claire. I hurriedly rose to my feet, heedless of my lack of attire. I went directly to the closet room, where I saw the bathroom's interior. A frown creased my features as I surveyed the empty bathroom. In a sudden surge of anxiety, I pivoted within the confines of the closet room before hastily bolting out of our shared quarters.

As I emerged from the room, I scanned the area for any sign of