Bel listened intently for Davien's every move as she lay under the covers. He pulled open the door, but that was the only sound she could hear. She held her breath as she waited. After a few seconds, the bedroom door shut, and she heard only silence again.
She heard something, but it was too soft to determine what the sound was. She heard a distant door open and close, but it didn't sound like the door to the bedroom. The only thing she could think about was that he must have gone into the washroom.
Bel slowly moved to a sitting position as she wondered if she could peek and check. She started with a finger and pried the drapes open enough for her to peek. It was after she looked out that Bel discovered it was a terrible idea.
