The night was dead and quiet. He woke up just in time and got ready for his flight, which was in 3 hours. It was still dark out, giving him the perfect opportunity to slip away.
"I'm sorry I hurt you. But you don't deserve this anymore." He bent down and kissed her forehead. He closed the door quietly, but even so, her eyes still shot open.
She had a nightmare, but he was living in one.