Unexpected Person

Ringing wakes me. I reach out for Alaric but he's gone. I fumble around trying to find the source of the noise. I see my phone on the bed and grab it.

Hitting answer I hold it against my ear.

"Good morning baby girl." Morning? I groan slightly and he laughs. "I left about an hour ago, I put your phone on loud to ensure you would wake. You need to get up, eat and drive back to get home in time."

"Do I have to? I could just stay in this bed and wait for you to return?" My body moves and gets comfy under the blanket.

"Yes you have to. Someone will be bringing you food soon, so put some clothes on baby girl. I will speak to you later, please eat." The call ends and I groan.

Climbing from the bed I walk to the shower, using it as a way to wake myself up before getting dried and dressed. Just as I am finishing getting dressed theres a knock.

Walking to the door a man smiles and hands me a tray before turning and walking away.

I guess there is no way to get out of eating. Sitting I eat, and