Chapter 18: Back in the City

*Mia*

I scrubbed my face in the bathroom before shutting off the water and looking at myself in the mirror. The bags beneath my eyes were finally starting to fade. I gave my reflection a tentative smile.

I’d been staying with Jack for a couple of nights now, and it was doing wonders for my sleep. It was comforting to know that Jack was just down the hall from me when I retired for the night. I slept for a full eight hours both ...