*Silas*

My eyes opened to see the false dawn filtering in through the single window. I turned my head on the plush pillow and saw her hair spilling over her pillow. Her face was smooth with blissful sleep. She was dreaming, her lips parted with a slight whimper.

I only then realized the immense weight that had been lifted from my chest. I was…happy. All of the pain and anger I was feeling was completely gone, replaced by pure satisfaction. I couldn’t believe it. ...