Elsa
As I lay next to Adam, snuggled into his arms, I listened to the steady rhythm of his breathing as he slept. His words from earlier lingered in my mind—he said he wanted pups. The idea of starting a family with him filled me with warmth, but at the same time, I felt a pang of uncertainty. With everything going on around us, was I really ready for that kind of responsibility?
Adam was still healing, both mentally and emotionally, and I wanted to focus on helping him through that first. I kept my doubts to myself, knowing that we weren't taking any precautions, so it was likely bound to happen eventually. Still, I needed time to prepare myself for it, to come to terms with what it would mean for both of us.
We woke up late the next morning and showered together. I could feel the shi
