~Elias~

Earlier today, when we heard the news about Everly being safe, a huge weight lifted off everyone’s shoulders. It felt like the final piece of the past was settled. The danger is gone. The old stories are finished. Now, it is just about the future.

My future.

The hotel room is completely quiet, save for the hum of the air conditioner. Outside the glass windows, the city lights are bright, but inside, everything is soft. The wedding is over. It was a beautiful night, but my mind is ...