Overwhelmed With Reality

Caleb walked in just as she was shoving another pile of clothes into the open suitcase on the bed.

He froze in the doorway for half a second, his eyes moving over the mess of clothes, the uneven zip of the suitcase, the way her shoulders were shaking.

“What are you doing?” His voice was steady, but it held that note of concern he couldn’t hide.

Elena’s head lifted just enough for him to see the te