Rose didn't say anything, just enjoyed his presence. She was so glad beyond words he'd come back to her and she hoped he knew that.

He sighed softly,Murphy curling up next to him.Caden looked at the dog,the peace he had with him only two years ago.Eighteen,reckless,no care for anything but fame,money,and himself.That was years ago,Caden had changed.He'd been through things within months people would experience in three lifetimes.Manhunts,Gang captures,murder.The thought of it made the hairs on his neck stand,sending a wave of unease through him.He shifted uncomfortably,readjusting his head on Rose.

"You alright, handsome?" She asked, playing with his hair

"Yeah just........" He trailed off,trying to find the words that were absent instead of dancing on his tounge. "thinking." He muttered,eyes wanting to flutter shut.

Rose nodded softly, continuing to mindlessly run her fingers through his hair

Caden lifted his head,cracking his neck before sliding under the covers,tiredness overcoming him.

Rose slid under the covers as well, curling up and closing her eyes with exhaustion

Caden turned over,facing Rose as he wrapped his arms around her,holding her close.

Rose placed her hands over his arms, trying to provide him some comfort. "I love you" She murmured as she slipped into sleep

Caden said nothing back,he could'nt.He loved her,yes but,his throat was dry,voice ragged,he could'nt,not like this.He slipped into a uneven sleep,waking,sleeping,awaking,sleeping,over and over.