ELISA

I woke up feeling empty inside, the sunlight seeping into the room giving it a bit of lumination, a contrast to what I was feeling.

I had a dream.

One in which I heard Damon's voice clearly.

He assured me and our child that he would be back.

He also apologized for the words he said the other day.

Staring at the ceiling, I blinked trying to gather myself back to reality but my mind only sunk deeper into the dream.

Everything in it felt so real.

The kiss on the forehead and the way he held my hands.

I felt Damon by side.

Raising my palm to meet...