CADEN The room was quiet as the sun barely rose when I struggled with a blurry vision. Squeezing my eyes with my free hand, I blinked rapidly before finally getting a clear view of the almost pitch-black surroundings. There was the chirping of birds on the balcony, creating a sweet melody despite the cold weather. Despite the room heater, Mad and I were cuddling in a thick comforter above additional blankets. I yawned and glanced at the nightstand clock, which said five in the morning. I only had two hours of sleep, and it was enough. It wasn't my protocol to sleep until daylight. Yes, my parents had made sure I was awake before sunrise every day until I became this typical of myself. The lovely scent of Mad's hair instantly descended upon me. That was before I reminisced about th

