GRACIE

I kissed her forehead murmuring a prayer of thanks after checking her hands and feet, I was glad to see that she was okay.

Her gaze focused on something behind me and her face lit up in a huge smile..

"Uncle Hayden !"

My heart lurched in my throat in full panic as she raced towards him wrapping her arms around his legs..

My stomach tightened and sank even deeper in despair when he scooped her up into his arms with surprisingly gentleness..

"Hey princess..how are you? ...