Six

She was waiting at the doorstep when I arrived at the house. Her eyes lit up when she saw me.

“Hey,” she sighed in relief.

I hated leaving her alone, but most of all, I hated seeing her worry. I could only imagine the thoughts running through her head whenever I was away, knowing I might never come back.

At first, I didn’t want to bring it up, but I did one night. Things were going great now, but it could all go to shit, too. She knew who to call if I didn’t come back.

She had access to all my accounts. She would be safe, I made...