I strode to the kitchen as fast as I can, even jogging some of the way. Once I got there, I quickly placed the tray where I should. As I turned back to leave, I spotted Alex washing the dishes. He stopped his work the second he caught sight of me too.
"Eve!! What the hell happened to you last night?!" he demanded before he walked over to embrace me. "When Bethany told me you didn't return to your chambers I thought the worst," his voice cracked. His breathing was heavy and I could feel his hands tremble. My heart melted at his words.
"I'm so so sorry for worrying you Alex. I'm fine." I said as I rubbed his back soothingly.
It felt so good to be in his warm, comforting embrace. His hugs always made me feel a thousand times better.
However, it wasn't working now. I still had to go ba
