LEXIE
The next morning felt almost normal. I woke up early, took a quick bath, and put on one of my new cheap shirts with my jeans. I looked in the mirror and tried to smile at myself.
*Fake it till you make it, Lexie. Today you’re just Sara, the friendly pill counter. No drama or flashbacks, just work.*
I walked downstairs. Chaos was already at the bar drinking coffee. He gave me a small nod when I appeared.
“Morning,” I said, keeping my voice light. “Ready to drop your favorite temporary resident off at her very glamorous job?”
Chaos’s lips twitched slightly. “Yeah.”
The drive was quiet. I stared out the window at the small town waking up, people walking dogs, kids heading to school, shops opening their doors. It looked peaceful.
When we reached the drug store, I climbed out of t
