The morning light began to stream through the bedroom window as I regained consciousness. It wasn't my bed, but that didn't alarm me. I was alone, though, and that I didn't like. I started to sit up, but the air was cold, so I lied back down and pulled the covers up. The bathroom door opened, and I felt a smile stretch my cheeks as Iryna came back into the room.
"I am sorry, Carrie." She swung her crutches toward the bed. "I did not want you to wake up alone." She slid back under the covers with me.
"You're here now. That's what matters." I wrapped my arms around her, and she did the same.
She kissed me, and it was just as wonderful as it had been last night. "Did you sleep well, moya lyuba?"
"Yeah." I snuggled in close, loving the feel of her strong arms around me. I laid my head on h
