I Bought A Plane Ticket To Surprise My Pilot Husband On Our Anniversary

cut in half.

I heard the floorboards creak in the hallway outside.

I slipped the statement into my pocket and stepped away from the desk.

A soft knock sounded on the bedroom door.

“Mercy?” Daniel said through the wood.

I did not answer.

“I know you are awake,” he said, his voice smooth and patient. “Let me come in. We can sort this out.”

I walked to the door continue reading …