Messages and Mornings

POV: First Person.

After locking the deadbolt to satisfy Kaelen's silent demand, I let out a long breath and drag my feet toward the bedroom. I swap my clothes for my most comfortable, oversized pajamas, the worn fabric offering a small sense of security after the chaos of the evening. I plug my outdated flip phone into the wall charger and climb onto the mattress, scooting all the way into the f