Chapter 112

By day I'm either catching a small conversation with Leo, speaking with Penelope, or alone as I stare out upon the snow-covered grounds. By night Leo and I are together at last, locked within our room by choice. Now, as the clock ticks and the wind is noisy outside, I roll over, an arm wrapping around the warm body of my husband. Husband. It still seems strange to say or think. It also causes a smile to spread across my face. I've been awake since ten minutes ago. Since I woke up from the dream. The dream of Leo picking up a small boy from the floor, the child laughing as his father swings him around, smiling as I watch from afar. Looking up, I prop myself up upon my elbow, looking at Leo as he sleeps beside me. His eyes shut, a soft snore coming from his lips, his head facing me as he looks perfect. My eyes begin to water, a small tear escaping as my hand quickly wipes it away. A ghost smile spr