The White Wolf
“There’s breakfast and water in your mini-fridge. Text any of us when you are ready for a hot meal.”
“Thank you, Jane.”
“We’ll talk tomorrow,” Cyrus said as he closed the door. Finally, we were alone and safe.
Showering was my priority. I gently kept Esme in my grasp as we washed the night and her horrific transformation away. She barely stood independently and allowed me to bathe her without resisting. Her compliance was still due to shock. Her once jubilant and kind face was replaced with a vacant look. Without dressing, I placed her in my bed and climbed beside her, wrapping my arms around her. Safe. Gentle kisses were placed on her head as I rocked her to sleep. In no time, her breathing