Chapter 39: Between Pages and Dreams

After Aunt Mara's hasty departure, I sat back and sipped at my coffee, the caffeine slowly beginning to perk me up for the day.

I decided not to mope around waiting for Ryder all day. My plan was to go to the library and do some reading. I usually spent a lot of time reading, but since meeting the Valentine boys, that had sort of taken a back seat. Now that I thought about it, I was actually grateful for the free time to indulge in one of my passions.

With a shift in my mental attitude, I decided to embrace the day with a smile and make the most of it.

I rummaged for my phone, trying to find it between my crumpled blanket and the couch cushions. After much frustration, which really set me off on the wrong foot after deciding to embrace the fucking day, I found it UNDER the couch.

I messaged Tyler first.

Me:

Morning 🌞 I hope you slept like a baby after all that extra training last night.

I'm going to the library this morning, but might go to your place later this afternoon. If you're