Whispers of a Second Chance
Laura took Marco to his room, his small body a comforting presence amidst the chaos.
I turned to Daryl, his eyes reflecting the same weary sadness I felt. I reached out, my fingers intertwining with his, the warmth of his hand a grounding force in the swirling storm of my emotions. He looked at me, his gaze searching, and I offered him a weak smile, the effort making my cheeks ache.
"You seem troubled," he said, his voice soft and concerned. I took a deep breath, the words catching in my throat.
"Laxus wants Marco to use his surname," I finally said, the words tasting like ashes on my tongue.