Call to Arms

Darius’s POV

The next morning, I kissed Valerie awake and we started the day together. She hadn’t yet moved out of the extra bedroom, but she had stayed the night in our shared bed. She seemed rather comfortable there, and I was hoping this would be a regular occurrence again.

We just had to survive today.

And we would.

We got ready individually but at the same time, taking turns in the shower and