CHAPTER 43

After waking up, I stretched my arms, but as soon as I remembered what I did last night, I wanted to go back to sleep. It was the most embarrassing moment of my life, and if Jacob would allow me, I’d rather go back to Claybourne. I sent him a message before going to bed that I would like to return to Claybourne since he hasn’t arrived yet, however, he told me to stay put. He said he would arrive in a few days.

I took a deep breath before getting up and proceeded to the bathroom to take a shower. Then, I went downstairs to cook. Just like in Claybourne, I had to work in Clayland. However, Stefan was already in the kitchen when I got there.

“Good morning, Bethany!” He smiled when he said his greetings, and I wished he didn’t show me his perfect set of teeth.

“Good morning, Stefan. What are you doing here?”

“Cooking,” he replied.

“But it’s my job!”

“Yes, but you woke up late and I’m already starving,” he answered directly.

“I’m sorry for being late. I remembered setting the alarm clock b