The Price of Protection

Sienna was sleeping soundly under the covers when I woke up. I looked at the alarm on the stand, I was already late to work. I went to the bathroom and prepared quietly.

When I was done, I got back to the room to find her still sleeping. I must have wore her out last night. Not wanting to wake her, I bent down and kissed her forehead lightly.

She stirred slightly, her eyes fluttering open. "Hmmm