Waking up the following morning is difficult. I squint in the mild sunlight that comes in through the window. Dominik continues to sleep next to me, chest rising and falling slowly. I smile, taking a moment to cuddle close to him before I get up for the day.

I make my way downstairs, enjoying the silence the morning has to bring. There’s only a few other patrons in the dining area, picking away at their breakfasts, still tired. A woman stands behind the bar, cleaning the top ...