Unlocked Secrets

Maverick's POV

I woke up to the soft chime of Valerie's phone which was very close to where she had placed her head. She must have slept off while texting I concluded, picking up the phone to set it aside. As soon as I picked it up, the phone came alive, displaying Valerie with a bright smile, something that I only ever experienced once.

It was 4:42 am which meant that sleep was still lingering in