Louis.I stayed awake for the rest of the night, as sleep simply refused to come.Every time I closed my eyes, I remembered the terrified look on Melissa's face when she woke from her nightmare. The way her body had trembled, the panic in her eyes and the tears that had streamed endlessly down her cheeks.It bothered me more than I cared to admit, so instead of sleeping, I remained alert while watching over her and listening to every movement she made—Just in case she got frightened again, just in case she needed me.Thankfully, the rest of the night passed quietly.When morning finally arrived, Melissa woke up and returned to her room to freshen up and get changed.Before leaving, we had agreed to meet in the study as there was a project I needed her help with.Pack matters, territory disputes and the endless responsibilities that came with leadership.Most times, dealing with those issues felt exhausting, as every decision carried consequences and every choice affected hundreds of
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