RYAN

I stared into her eyes which had become reddened from tears, she was crying, for me. “I’m so sorry..” she snuggled, using the back of her hand to wipe the tears beneath her eyes. I reached out my hand to her but then I stopped myself.

“It’s alright..” I chuckled, feeling a bit of pain in my spine. Whatever had just happened would reach the council and I would be prepared to be called.

I wanted to pull her close, inhale the scent of her fear and safety, and whisper promises ...