It was 5:00 AM when I woke up.

I rolled out of bed early, determined to start the day with yoga to prepare myself for a challenging new workday. I wanted to feel fully energized and ready to tackle anything that came my way.

By 6:00 AM, I was washed up, dressed, and ready to make breakfast when my phone buzzed with a text message from Ashton.

'"Breakfast is on the table. The key is hanging on your door."'

I stared at the message for ...