I looked at the wardrobe like I'd break it into many pieces. Still, I crossed the room and stepped inside. It smelled like cedar and the faintest trace of cologne. His cologne.
I nestled between coats with my heart pounding and awaiting. Being hidden in his wardrobe felt wrong and right all at once.
Wrong because no girl should have to hide in the shadows just to be close to someone she loves.
Right because I knew this was only temporary. Just a phase. Just the price we paid now to earn everything later.
The knock on the door came soft and polite.
Axel answered with the smooth voice of a man used to being obeyed. "Leave it on the bed."
The wardrobe door was cracked open just enough for me to glimpse the outline of two maids. One carried a fitted navy blue dress. The other placed a box on the nightstand which were probably shoes.
"Thank you," Axel said curtly.
