"Would you consider staying over tonight?" I asked Elsa as we pulled into the driveway. "I'm not ready for this day to end, and I could use the company."
"Of course," she replied without hesitation. "We could have a proper girls' night. It's been far too long since we've had the chance to just talk and relax."
My heart swelled with gratitude. Having a friend who genuinely wanted to spend time with me felt like a precious gift I'd never thought I'd receive again.
We were just settling in with cups of tea when the front door opened and Cyric's familiar voice called out, "Zarelle? I brought you some things I thought you might need."
I hurried to greet him, finding him laden with shopping bags and wearing his gentle smile. Did I mention that Cyric had always been the most thought
