A Bitter Return

Waking up to a soft rustling noise across the room, Kaelen sat up on the cramped hotel couch. The crisp sheets shifted as Sienna stirred on the mattress. He rubbed the stiffness from his neck, adjusting to the morning light filtering through the heavy curtains. Finding Sienna awake and watching him from the bed, he stood up. The lingering scent of stale alcohol hung in the air, a stark reminder of