Jamie
I lay in bed with Celeste asleep in my arms, watching her breathe.
For the first time in what felt like forever, she looked completely at peace.
No guarded expression.
No tension in her shoulders.
No nightmares written across her face.
Just sleep.
I smiled.
I knew how relieved she had been after Josh’s reaction to our news last night.
If I was being completely honest, so had I.
I’d expected Josh to be angry. Maybe even furious.
Instead, he’d surprised me.
He’d chosen Celeste.
He’d chosen to be the big brother she needed rather than the friend who felt betrayed.
And deep down, I knew exactly why.
He wanted Celeste to know she wasn’t alone anymore.
That mattered.
A lot.
Celeste stirred against me, snuggling closer until her body was pressed against mine. The arm she’d
