As the first rays of sunlight peeked through the window, I slowly opened my eyes. The room was filled with a warm glow, a stark contrast to the darkness that had enveloped me in my dreams. Dylan, my love, had finally succumbed to his exhaustion and drifted into a peaceful slumber. I watched him sleep, his wounds still visible but slowly healing.
I quietly got out of bed, careful not to disturb him, and made my way to the garden. The sound of running water greeted me as I filled a bucket with fresh water from the tap. The cool liquid felt refreshing against my skin, a small comfort amid the chaos that had become our lives.
"Move!" Carina's sharp voice cut through the peaceful morning air, startling me out of my thoughts. I turned to see her standing behind me, her eyes filled with a mixtu
