Ella.
“Call me when you land so I can make sure you both arrived safely “
It was 10 o’clock at night, and the airport departure loomed over Jess and Elijah. The saddening feeling of them leaving settled in.
her tone sarcastic “Yes, Mom, I will,” makes me smack her arm.
“I love you both,”, my voice is full of concern. “Please stay safe.”
As soon as they leave, the silence settles in, and it’s just me and Kane inside our home. He turns to me. “Baby, you look exhausted. Shall we call it a night and get some rest?”
“Oh, thanks for the compliment,”, letting out a giggle at his surprised facial expression.
In exasperation, he rolls his eyes.” Come on, you,”
As we walk through the apartment, Kane turns off every light we pass, plunging the place into darkness
As soon as we get into be
