Chapter 235

• He said nothing as he slowly crossed the room. Each step he removed a part of his clothing from his shoes down to his undergarments. He left it in a trail behind him and moved like a ghost through the room.
• “Is there anything I can get you? Do you want me to draw you a bath or have food brought?” She asked softly. Again, she was met with more silence as he dressed himself for bed. She could see the shadow of him move across the room against the dark walls. It must have been well past midnight. Candles flickered and lit him up, allowing her to follow him around the room with her eyes.
• The bed creaked when he sat on the edge. Anna crawled across the sheets and wrapped her arms around his neck from behind. When she kissed his cheek, her lips came away wet. He had been crying.