291 Home Safe

(Winona)

We’re finally back. The penthouse feels strange after everything we’ve been through. It’s a little surreal. Cass is in the hospital for observation. I know she’ll have some struggles after being captive and drugged.

I’m sure it will take time to deal with it all. But we’re home and she is getting the best care, and that’s all that matters right now.

I walk over to the windows, looking out over the city. It’s getting dark, and the lights below are starting to flicker on. For the first time in days, I can actually breathe and relax.

“Henry’s looking good. That virus is all but cleared up,” Jayden says, stepping up behind me.

He wraps his arms around my waist, his chin resting on my shoulder. “Doctor says he’s feeding well, breathing on his own, and all the tests came back perfect.”

“Really?” I lean into him, feeling some of the weight lift off my chest. “That’s… that’s amazing. I wasn’t sure we’d ever get to this point.”

“I know.” Jayden kisses the side of my head. “But we’re h