New Life
Chapter: The Thin Line Between Love and Chaos
Spencer stirred awake to the soft rays of sunlight filtering through the curtains. His arm was draped protectively over Shelly, her warmth anchoring him to the moment. For a brief, blissful second, the world felt perfect. Then reality hit him—the outside world, with all its chaos and complexities, waited just beyond these walls.
Shelly stirred beneath his arm, her soft smile greeting him. “Morning,” she whispered, her voice raspy and warm.