Betrayed
I look at Daddy, not wanting to go in alone, but he smiles and bends down to speak to me.
“Freya, go ahead. I’m going to stay right here, no one is going to hurt you,” Anton tells me. “We’re going to talk with your friend’s mommy while you visit with your friend.”
“Daddy, I’m scared.”
“There’s nothing to be afraid of, I’m here. You know you are safe when I’m here.”
“My belly hurts.”
He pulls me into a hug, rubbing my back. “It’s going to be okay. Your belly hurts because that’s how your body reacts when you are scared. What are you scared about?” Anton asks, still holding me tight.