Author’s Pov
The back of a patrol car has never felt so comfortable. Exhaustion pulls at every muscle in my body, wanting me to lay across Almara’s lap and let her stroke my hair as I fall into a deep sleep. Even the thought of resting comfortably in her scent make my eyelids become heavier.
My body wants to lay down, so I straighten up in my seat. I can’t rest yet. Not until I’m rid of this horrid plague, otherwise sleep isn’t peaceful. Just one nightmare after another leaving me more exhausted each time I awaken.
Besides, we’re almost home which means I’m just minutes away from seeing my daughter and that thought alone is sparking enough energy in me to keep me awake. Not to mention, Almara and I will finally be alone too. I give her hand a quick, comforting squeeze. Though, if I wer
