#Chapter 48: Nanny Cam

Iris I wake up to the sensation of sunlight hitting my face for the first time in days. The rain has passed, and the birds are chirping in the trees outside, the damp asphalt heating under the sun and sending tendrils of steam curling into the morning air. Miles is still curled up next to me, sniffling slightly even in sleep. His kitten is still fast asleep beside him. For a few moments, I allow myself to pause, watching Miles sleep with his new companion. The two already seem to have made fast friends, the orange kitten snuggled up to Miles’ neck. I shake my head, a fond smile touching my lips. “Can’t believe you almost got yourself killed over a kitten,” I whisper, more to myself than to Miles. I kiss his forehead, careful not to wake him, then check his temperature. Thankfully, Miles doesn’t appear to have a fever, but I know he’ll need extra care today after yesterday’s ordeal. I get dressed and head downstairs to get started on making him some soup a