Chapter Forty

Cassidy

I presume Sebastian and Josh had decided to share the larger of the two rooms. Which is precisely as I intended, but that means I have to leave my room to go to the communal bathroom rather than having the pleasure of having everything I need in my room.

Perhaps I should have been selfish and kept the larger room for myself. The bed was at least double the size of my small double at home, and the bathroom had a walk-in rain shower and a clawfoot tub that was calling to me.

I freeze almost instantly as I leave the bedroom in my nightdress with my towel, makeup bag and clothing for the day. Josh is sitting on the sofa, a mug in one hand, facing me.

It feels as if he's been waiting for me to wake, but that would be a ridiculous thought and far-fetched, considering we barely know one another.

"Good morning," he nods to me. Sipping the coffee as I stand stupefied on the spot, not knowing how to react or what to do.

"Morning," I mumble back only when I find my voice and then go to