Crowned in Fire, Baptized in Blood
I hug him tightly, burying my face into his little shoulder.
“I knew you’d save us, Baylee,” he whispers. “You’re gonna be the best big sister ever.”
My throat aches, but I smile as I let him go.
Then I see Megan.
She hasn’t moved.
Her arms are wrapped around herself, like she’s trying to disappear into her own skin.
I reach out slowly. “Megs? What’s wrong, honey? Are you scared?”
She shakes her head, eyes brimming with unshed tears.
“What if… what if your mummy and daddy don’t want me?” Her voice is so small, I almost miss it. “Like… like mine didn’t.”
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