“Areees. But I'm already awake. Sex is the most effective method to exhaust me." I explain.

"Damn it, kitty!" he exhales. "I am exhausted, and we have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow. Can we please just get some rest? I swear I will make it up to you."

I can sense the exhaustion in his tone. I have not considered the impact these last few days have had on him. He was correct as well. Two days had passed since the events unfolded, and tomorrow would mark Alyssa's execution. ...