As I woke up early, the soft golden rays of the sun were just beginning to filter through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the room. Bravyn was still fast asleep, his steady breathing filling the room with a sense of calm. I tiptoed out of bed, careful not to wake him, and made my way to the door. The previous night's events weighed heavily on my mind, and I knew I needed to see Mellisa before she woke up. I had not laid my eyes on her since Bravyn rescued her from her father. I quietly took Bravyn's car keys and slipped out of the house, the chilly morning air greeting me as I stepped outside.
The drive to my house was a familiar one, yet today, everything felt different. The streets were quiet, and the world around me seemed to still slumber as I navigated the familiar turns. It wa
