I sank into the worn armchair, relishing the rare moments of peace that the weekend brought. The aroma of freshly-cut meat still lingered on my clothes, a reminder of the long hours spent at Curtis Meats. But here, in the comfort of my home, I could finally let my guard down.Sig was out running errands, leaving me alone to enjoy a moment of quiet solitude. As I closed my eyes, allowing the fatigue to seep from my muscles, the familiar chime of the doorbell shattered the tranquility.

"Uh." With a sigh, I pushed myself up from the chair and made my way to the front door.