RAVEN POV
I woke to pale morning light slipping through the snow covered window.
The cabin smelled like coffee.
Colton stood by the stove, heating water in a dented metal pot. He’d changed into dry clothes. He looked exhausted in a quiet way, like he’d been awake far longer than he should’ve been.
“You didn’t wake me for my shift.” I said, sitting up.
“You needed sleep more than I needed help.”
“That’s not fair. We agreed on shifts.”
“I changed the agreement.” He poured coffee into two metal cups. “You were actually sleeping. First time since you got here that you looked peaceful.”
My chest tightened.
How did he know I hadn’t been sleeping well? Has he been watching me? Or was it just obvious from the dark circles under my eyes?
I took the cup he offered. The coffee was instant,
