“Just you and me,” he repeated.“Just you and me, against everything, against the world, but also in this room together, away from all of that, it is just us. Nothing else matters. Nothing else is going to matter, not unless we want it to.”Then he kissed me. Tightening his arms which were wrapped a
Sienna:The room was dark, lit only by the soft glow of the lamp beside the bed. The world outside felt far away, hushed beneath the quiet breathing of our daughter sleeping in the nursery and the thick hush of the forest holding its breath.I smiled, finding myself being at rest. I knew that this w
“You noticed it too?” Ethan said under his breath.“Yeah.”“Want me to ask?”“No,” I said. “Let him be. We all grieve differently.”Ethan gave a short nod and walked off toward the west wing.I lingered.Then I heard it.That sound, the one that cracked through everything else like sunlight through
Damon:“So… you and Delilah?” I asked, once Sienna and Delilah were out of ear shots.“Hmm?” he said, playing dumb.“You want to try again with that fake confusion?” I crossed my arms over my chest as I looked him in the eye. He chuckled and shook his head at me.He chuckled. “It’s early.”“Is that
Sienna:“Are you sure that you're going to be able to manage anything today? I know that you want to take care of things, but, Damon, you also need to take a break” I said gently.“Don't worry, I'm going to be able to handle things, all I need to do is just focus on what needs to be done. Regardless
Delilah:The light creeping through the curtains was warm, soft, like it hadn’t yet decided to wake the world. I squinted my eyes as I fought the urge to open them. I did not want to. For a few moments, I wanted to lie down.I stirred slowly, the sheets tangled around my legs. But when I forgot wher