Morning came and with it, a howling storm.
I opened my eyes and looked around, my surroundings unfamiliar. Then I sat up and saw Alex's sleeping form in front of me on the couch, his breathing still slow and steady as he slept.
Titan stirred at my movement, sitting up and yawning before he stood and headed to the kitchen.
I was still wiping the sleep from my eyes when I heard the dog whine along with the faint sound of claws scratching at something.
With a groan, I pulled myself to my feet, following the sound of Titan's whines.
Heading through the kitchen, I ended up in the enclosed porch where Alex and I had eaten our pancakes the morning before. Titan stood at the door, scratching to get out.
I opened the door for him as an icy gust of wind caught it, pulling it open far wider tha
