Red_Roses_and_Black_Dahlias_-_Macy_T

As I looked at my sister, I noticed her drooping eyes— Aisha had
informed us she didn’t fall back asleep after waking up at four this morning.
She simply sat quietly in the living room waiting for us.
It was funny because Valentina was never an early riser, she’d sleep for
as long as possible then wake up and just get ready quickly. Her head rested
on Maddox's shoulder, and his fingers played with the ends of her long hair.
For a second there, I was jealous. They looked cozy as fuck and I knew from
experience that having Maddox’ fingers in your hair was soothing and
relaxing.
At first, I refused to admit it but seeing Valentina and Maddox'
relationship evolve and become this easy, comfortable one was
heartwarming.
There were very few people I trusted in this world— two of which were
dead, but the more we went on with Maddox at our side, the more I trusted
him.
And that only meant it would hurt more in the end.