Benjamin read the message, his heart swelling with affection. He nodded to himself, even though she couldn't see him, and replied with a simple,
"Goodnight, my angel."
With that, he placed the phone on the bedside table and laid back, feeling the tension in his body ease. The comfort of her messages wrapped around him like a warm blanket, and for the first time in days, his mind was at peace.
Before he knew it, sleep claimed him, his last thoughts of Erica and the life they were building together. The fear and uncertainty that had gnawed at him earlier felt distant now, replaced by the hope and love she had managed to instill in him, even from miles away.
Sun Rise
Benjamin sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly ahead as the early morning light filtered through the curtains. His mind was heavy, burdened by thoughts he couldn't escape.
