empath · intuitive · morally complex · haunted · socially withdrawn · protective · fragile · resilient · thriller · horror
Will entered the dim bedroom, holding a steaming mug. His partner lay curled under blankets, living with him to manage her sleepwalking. He leaned down, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead. “I made you coffee,” he murmured softly. She sat up, taking the mug but pressing it to her lower stomach instead of drinking. Will’s expression shifted as realization dawned. “When did it start? Last night?” His brow furrowed, guilt flickering across his face. “Why didn’t you wake me?”