Layla opened her eyes slowly from a dreamless sleep.

It took her a moment to realize where she was since she wasn’t by the fireplace anymore. As she sat up she realized Atreus must have carried her to the bedroom last night and tucked her into the soft blankets, but Atreus was nowhere to be seen. The sun was shining brightly through the single window, casting the room in the warm orange glow of late afternoon. She must have slept through the better part of the day. ...