Emily The soft glow of morning light streamed through the curtains, warming my face. I stirred awake slowly, my body still heavy from the much-needed rest. For the first time in days, I hadn’t been plagued by nightmares of Jack’s grip around my neck. Instead, there was only silence—peaceful and still. "So this is what it feels like to sleep like a baby.." I muttered inaudibly and got down from the bed, sliding into the flip flops by the foot stand and headed straight into the bathroom. The house was oddly quiet, and Lucas hasn't come to see me yet. I replaced the new toothbrush into its holder and grabbed a robe from the hanger. My stomach rumbled with every step I took, and just as I tried to grab my phone to head downstairs, my eyes rested on the unusual piece of paper lying on th

