Sleepless Vigil

Hazel’s Pov

I didn’t sleep. Not even for a breath.

I spent most of the night sitting on the edge of the guest room bed, watching Caleb breathe just to make sure he didn’t stop. Gods, he looked wrecked — pale, sweat beading at his temple, jaw clenched even in sleep. I had no idea why he drank, but it had clearly tried to kill him.

I tried to keep my eyes from drifting shut as I watched his chest r