CHAPTER 61: Shades of Grey

NYX'S POV

As I walked up the stairs with Riley, a sense of anticipation filled me up. I had been away from home for so long, and the idea of returning to my own space was thrilling.

As we walked up to my room, I noticed that it looked completely different from the last time I saw it. There were new curtains, fresh flowers on the nightstand, and even a stuffed teddy bear sitting on my bed.

"Oh, my God, Riley!" I exclaimed, taking in the sight of my newly decorated room. "This is amazing! Did you do all of this?"

He averted his gaze shyly. "I redressed your room before coming to get you from the ward. It was a mess. I didn't know if you'd like it, but I wanted to make it feel more like home."

I couldn't believe how thoughtful he was being. The room was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The curtains were a pale blue that matched the walls perfectly. The flowers were a mix of pink and white, and their sweet scent filled the air. The teddy bear was soft and cuddly, and had a