Lakeside Sanctuary

Sylvie woke up to find Evander already standing by the bedroom window, staring out at the sunrise. The first day after the courthouse hearing had been heavy with tension, all of them walking on eggshells while waiting for the judge's decision that would come in two days.

"You didn't sleep much." Sylvie moved to stand beside him.

"Neither did you." Evander wrapped his arms around her from behind. "