*Delilah*

The race to the children’s room feels like the longest distance I have ever had to cross. My heart was beating out of my chest as I shifted once again to get there faster. I bounded up to their room, taking on my human form once more as I arrived in the doorway.

It was empty.

I had to be sure it was empty. At first glance, there was no one there but the children were good at hiding. I began to frantically search the room.

“Children!” ...