Holden
I wake up with a sore back and shoulders. The couch wasn’t comfortable to sleep on, so I tossed and turned all night. My alarm goes off, and I sit up. Samantha is sleeping sprawled out on the bed. I sigh as I wish I could lie beside her.
‘She’ll get there,’ Hyde mutters.
‘Right,’ I say and start my morning routine. I do some quick exercises, then shower. I relish the hot water on my achy body, “I am so not sleeping on the couch tonight,” I mumble.
I wear a blue suit and fix my hair until it is just right. I look at Samantha for a moment. Every inch of me wants to kiss her goodbye, but I settle for writing her a note. I set the note in front of the vase before leaving. I go across the hall to check on Kade. He is sleeping happily with his stuffed rhino. I touch his cheek and then
