Unexpected Guest

[Elyse]

For the first time since the nightmares, Elyse slept well. She fell into a deep, dreamless sleep. When she awoke, the sun was streaming through the bedroom window. Next to her, Sierra slept calmly. Elyse was warm, but she pulled closer to Sierra and adjusted the blanket over them.

Elyse didn't want to get out of bed yet. She would wait for Sierra to get up. Elyse still didn't want to be alone, but she had to admit it felt good not to be exhausted.