Callie:
A month had come and gone like a whisper. Soft, gentle, and full of the kind of peace I never thought I’d feel again.
We weren’t flinching at every sound anymore. We weren’t waking up screaming or curling into corners just to feel safe. The house felt like home now. It smelled like shampoo and cookies, and someone was always humming or laughing.
The living room was full—me, Sadie, Mica, Gia, and Beth—sprawled on the couch and floor with blankets twisted around our legs, snacks on the table, and some cheesy reality show flickering on the screen. No one was really watching it. We were just… together. Content.
Through the window, I could see Viv perched on the edge of the garage, one leg tucked under her while Knox leaned over his motorcycle. They were laughing about something, gr
