Malone

The beeping of my alarm startles me awake. I’ve only gotten up to one a few times since we’ve been here, but I’m actually kind of glad to get up to one today. I’m ready. Ready for a new routine, ready to figure out what I’m going to do separate from Slade’s stuff. The biggest question I’d had back when he first asked me to marry him was what about me?

Now it’s time for me to find out.

I’m quiet as I get out of bed, knowing Slade ...