Celeste
“Good morning,” I said to Elewon as she walked into the living room.
“Good morning, baby girl,” she replied with a yawn. She followed her nose to the kitchen, where I was cooking. “Hmmm.” She closed her eyes and breathed in deeply. “That smells amazing.”
“Go take your bath and come eat,” I said, smiling at her. “Breakfast is ready.”
“I can’t wait to taste your food,” she said, grinning before heading upstairs.
I started setting the food on the table. Scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh orange juice. Simple but filling. As I moved around the kitchen, I realized something.
I was humming.
When was the last time I did that? When was the last time I felt this light?
My life had been peaceful ever since I left that house. Left Jace. At first, it wasn’t easy. Those first few days fel
