Syria’s POV “G-Good morning, sweetheart…” I extended my arms, still sleepy, reaching toward the edge of the bed. I was about to bring him closer, but rather than feeling him, all I sensed was emptiness. I blinked several times. My smile vanished. “K-Kael?” I called out gently. I turned around, my eyes wide open now, and the space next to me in the bed was empty. My chest constricted in anxiety. My dream collapsed in an instant. Just a moment ago, I was dreaming of us together, creating a future. In the dream, I chuckled. “You cooked the eggs too long again.” Kael rubbed his head, smiling. “At least I didn’t burn the toast this time.” “Hopeless,” I joked. “Did he… left me?” I murmured. A rush of panic overwhelmed me suddenly, causing my heart to race. I tossed aside the blanket

