SADIE

I woke earlier than Cenric to a cramp in my lower belly. I rolled out of bed, hoping I wouldn’t wake him currently sleeping under the comfy satin duvet. I had completely forgotten that today was a day of the month, and I had no tampons. Thankfully, my first day didn’t flow like a river.

I dialed Devin for help.

“Mrs. Wollf?”

“Can’t you just call me Sadie? I’m younger than you, yet you make me look like a seventy-year-old grandma.”

“No, ma’am.”

“Fine, but don’t annoy me, and I need your help.”

“Anything.”

“Can you drive to a convenience store or the nearest pharmacy?”

“Is something wrong?” His...