I woke up feeling mentally exhausted.
Being back at the compound was starting to wear on me.
I had spent nine years building a life away from all the s**t that made me feel invisible.
Now, after only a week back, some of those old feelings were creeping in again.
I didn't like it.
Work.
That's what I needed.
Something normal.
Something that reminded me of the life I'd built for myself.
I got up and started getting ready. I was dressed before Blaze even woke up.
Walking over to the bed, I bent down.
“Baby, I'm heading to work,” I whispered.
Blaze grumbled before opening his eyes.
“Darlin, it's too fuckin’ early.”
I smiled.
“I know, but I need to head out.”
His hand reached for mine before I could straighten. Blaze pulled me down and placed a kiss on my lips.
“Give me a cal
