Alexis sat at the kitchen table, her hands wrapped around a hot cup of coffee. The morning daylight sifted through the shades, casting a warm shine over the room. However, in spite of the cozy vibe, Alexis felt a chill that had nothing to do with the weather. Her thoughts whirled in disarray and unease.
It had all begun some weeks prior. Haven , her husband, had been acting different—more mindful, more tender. He'd started surprising her with small gifts, taking her out on unconstrained dates, and communicating his love with a fervor that was both unexpected and dazing. For somebody who had continuously been unfaltering and unsurprising, this sudden change was disorienting.
Her fingers followed the tip of her coffee cup as she thought of their later date out. Haven had arranged
