Wait for Me

PIPER’S POV

The morning came faster than I wanted it to. Too fast.

One moment, I was wrapped in Kellan’s arms, warm and safe, and the next, reality was pressing in again. Time. Responsibilities. Distance.

I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the sleeve of my blouse, trying to focus on something, anything other than the ache sitting heavily in my chest.

Behind me, I could hear movement. Kellan