Past the Crossroads of No Return
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Naomi blinked through her tears, half-understanding, then wrapped her arms around my neck. This time, she buried her face against my shoulder and nuzzled into my neck.
"Then… Will you still tell me the story of The Three Little Bears?"
"I will," I said softly, patting her gently on the back, my nose tingling. "Just… not every night."
She didn't say anything else, just held onto me. I could feel her tiny body gradually ceasing to shake.
Off to the side, Willow covered her mouth, tears slipping through her fingers. "Skyler, can you just give me one more chance? Please, just this once…"
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