15 Chapter 15: I Can't Resist Her

Owen

Last night I hardly slept. Knowing she was down here in this cabin by herself had me tossing and turning, unable to relax or get comfortable. Worry had settled in that she wouldn’t be warm enough, would be spooked by how dark it is at night without the city lights lighting up the night sky, that whatever sadness brought her here to The Escape would keep her up unable to sleep.

This morning after I got the kids ready, I knew I wouldn’t be able to relax until I was sure that she was okay. I have no idea why I feel such a strong concern over her well-being but it’s there and I can’t stop it.

When she opened the door, I felt my lungs inflate fully, just seeing her in person with proof that she was, in fact, okay. I have no idea who Scott is to her, but she dismissed him and even ignored her phone ringing immediately after she hung up. I heard the man on the other end shouting but couldn’t make out what he was saying.