*Michael*
It was strange sleeping in the bed without Shelby waking up next to me, but I did wake up to a text from her. I stretched out across the soft sheets and grabbed my phone to text her back.
Shelby: Michael, I don't know how I'll ever be able to thank you for this amazing house. I can't believe how much space there is. Lin's thrilled too.
Michael: I'm so glad to hear that you like it. Did you sleep well last night? I missed waking up next to you.
Shelby: I slept okay, but nowhere near as well as I do when I sleep next to you.
Michael: You probably sleep better next to me because you're so exhausted from our before-bed activities.
Shelby: That makes sense. Sounds like we've found our new nightly routine.
I smiled at her response before heading downstairs to make myself a cup o
