Maya's POV

I drifted into a peaceful sleep, far from what I had before. It felt good to be with Kieran; I hoped that he knew how safe he made me feel despite everything going on in our lives. I smiled to myself as I snuggled up closer to him, feeling the calming rhythm of his heartbeat. We had just had sex, and it had left me feeling so good and happy.

As my mind drifted through the surface of consciousness, I seemed to find myself standing in the middle of a ...