#Chapter 80 - Weakness

Celia Soren and I have stayed inside the Duke’s wooden mansion for a week now. The once unfamiliar hallways are now recognizable and I am able to navigate my way through the home without having to ask for help. I have fallen into a rhythm with the home, knowing exactly where to step to avoid the creaks in the floor and which doors open the quietest. I have also fallen into a rhythm with Soren. I never thought it would be possible for us to act like a relatively normal relationship. We have resumed the same routine we had in the beach home he first moved us to. I have taught him more dinners to make as well as a few easy snacks here and there. Soren has never looked happier, though. The stress has left his shoulders and body, leaving him more energetic and spry. He has yet to complain of a headache or migraine like he usually does but I still offer him the chance to get a scalp massage for old times sake. It finally feels like our relationship is beginning to strengthen. The ni