72. OPTIMISM

~ Violet ~ - - - - - One Month Later - - - - - “Miss Violet, breakfast is served,” Elena’s voice was heard through the door and Violet stirred in her sleep. “Mmhm, okay, I’ll be right down,” she replied, scrunching her eyes open and pulling her head off the pillow. When Violet’s eyes were open, she saw that the spot next to her on the bed was empty. Judging by the ruffled sheets, it was evidence that Damon had laid next to her, but he was always gone before she woke up.  When did he wake up? Violet and Damon had a late night last night. They spent hours together inside the playroom before moving things into the bedroom. The last thing Violet remembered was falling asleep in Damon’s arms at the crack of dawn. She thought they’d be asleep well into the late hours of the day, but it was only 8 AM now and Damon was already gone.  Shaking her head in disbelief, Violet rolled off the bed and went into the en-suite bathroom. She found evidence that Damon had taken a shower and brushed his tee