Breath Without Me
My shirt falls further off my shoulder as I pull the blanket in closer.
Max begins barking just seconds before there's a knock at the door. He's my new dog. I've always wanted one. He's a beautiful golden retriever that no one seemed to want at the pound. He has the most innocent eyes, and when he's happy, his tongue lolls to the side, and he almost seems to smile.
He's a good boy. He makes me feel safe because he always alerts me when someone's approaching our home.
“Come in!” I yell from the couch. I'm too comfortable curled up on the couch with my fuzzy yellow blanket, a book, and a cup of hot chocolate. I don't feel like getting up, especially when Walker knows how to let himself in.