08. The News

His eyes are so bright that it is almost impossible to stop looking at them. But what is most striking is what the two irises seem to be trying to hide.

There is some feeling, some emotion hidden behind the seemingly compassionate gaze. If she wasn't so sleepy and her mind so tormented, Shandra would probably try to unravel this information in a subtle way.

Sam placed one of his hands on her shoulders and said in a low, velvety tone:

"You need to rest."

She makes a positive sign with her head. His breath has a distinctive smell, warm and woody.

With surprising delicacy, the demon takes the girl on his lap and places her on the bed. He then joins her, careful not to seem too invasive or intrusive.

"Close your eyes now."

"Wait," she murmurs.

Sam straightens up in bed and asks:

"What is it?"

Shandra seems to think for a moment about the easiest way to ask that question:

"My parents... Are they going to be okay?"

Yes, she heard the doctor say that the condition was irreversible. But she h