Rejected But Elevated
After being out in the dark for an extended period, Lucas squinted and had his eyes watering.
The woman climbed inside with a lantern, humming a particular melody that made Lucas feel homesick but comforted at the same time.
“Moonlight shining, drowsy eyes, closing them shut, no more crying...?
It was his lullaby. The one his mother sang when he couldn't sleep. But this woman's voice was all wrong—too sharp at the edges, like she was trying too hard to make it sound sweet.
He was greeted by a grinning woman who smiled and crouched down beside him. "Oh, I know you're awake.".
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