I stare at Aspen, who is soundly asleep. She looks so beautiful. So, at peace. Her long lashes fan her cheeks, and her mouth is slightly open as she snores. Snoring should be annoying, but when it’s from Aspen, it’s absolutely cute.
The day out that we had completely tired her out. She didn’t even finish her dinner. She fell asleep midway through her meal. She was tired, but she was happy and that’s what matters most.
I head for the bathroom after placing a gentle kiss on her slightly damp forehead. Tiredly, I take off my clothes before jumping into the shower. I lean forward, my hands against the wall, holding me up while I let hot water run down my back.
I thought this small outing would help, but it didn’t. The moment I got back to the pack, I found my problems still waiting for me.
