Raven's heart began to beat faster as he moved quickly to the door to check for her. But then he heard a soft sound coming from the wardrobe. He turned—and there she was. She stood there, and Raven's heart calmed a bit. It seemed she was giggling.
"Surprise!" She raised both hands as she jumped up. A smile finally landed on Raven's lips as earlier worry that had weighed on her was now replaced with relief.
He locked the door gently as his heart settled. She had scared him, and he did not know why, but it was as if his world had momentarily gone to a halt. She was wearing his black shirt—totally different from the night gown she normally wore. Usually, she either wore his shirt because he gave it to her or told her to, but now it seemed she had just chosen it herself.
