The Envelope That Changed Everything

steady and calm, and wondered how long she’d been able to sleep beside me while keeping secrets big enough to destroy everything.

She woke before I did and kissed my cheek softly.

“How are you feeling?” she asked.

“Fine,” I said. “Sore. Tired.”

She nodded, already distracted, already moving on.

I watched her leave the room and felt something inside me continue reading …