Lauren sings outside our tent as the morning light barely breaks. “No,” I mumble. “Is she always this peppy in the morning?” Cooper asks, half-asleep. “Yes. It’s the only reason I ever made it to classes or work on time.” &nb...
Nineteen My bedroom is stifling. Dylan races around and opens the windows. He shuts off the overhead light and turns on a small antique lamp on the dresser that gives off a yellow glow. He also shoos Bert out of the bedroom and closes the door. I hear a click as he locks it. I stand by the sid...
Dylan demands as he holds my shoulders firmly. “My ex,” I whisper. I can barely see through my watery eyes. “You have an ex-husband?” Dylan asks, astounded. “My ex-boyfriend, Robert.” I shake my head. “I can’t believe he was ...