Flare
I wake up in the early morning hours and feel Damian’s arm around my waist. I don’t want to wake him up since it’s still a little dark outside, but I know the sun will rise soon thanks to the birds singing outside my window.
I breathe in his scent and allow myself to imagine our life together. I can see us having two children. A boy to take over the pack and a little girl who simply loves her daddy to bits. I can see us having family board game nights and going out together for movies.
I can see a happy future, and I wouldn’t say it out loud, but it scares me. My fear takes over instantly as I see that happy future ripped from me by some unknown monster and I take a deep breath to calm my now racing heart.
“Good morning.” Damian’s voice makes me jump with fright, but I lean in wh
