Dakota didn't say any more. Her mind was just a blank wall of black, unable to think

Dakota listened to his soft words, his love for her cutting through the black. She placed her hands on his and closed her eyes

"Night" She breathed, sleep claiming her

Dakota woke at around 1am and was unable to fall asleep again. She sighed silently and wiggled gently out of his arms, walking to the bar. She sat down for a bit before thinking and putting on her boots. She silently grabbed a sweatshirt off of a chair and went outside. Secret nickered to her as she walked into the barn. "Hey, girl." She said, sitting on a bucket in front of the stall

Dakota stood after a while and walked into the stall. She pet the mare's neck, silently talking to her horse, before walking to the opposite side and braiding her mane