Queen of the West
There was a strange calm that settled over me, something I wasn't used to, something I didn't think I deserved.
Not long after we'd fallen asleep, she started to stir. Her breathing changed, growing shallow, ragged. Then came the twitching. I opened my eyes, feeling her body tense against mine. She let out a soft whimper, her brow furrowing in distress. It was happening again—another nightmare.
"Mom." She whispered.
"Monique," I whispered, shaking her gently, but she was lost in it. Her breathing turned frantic, and she mumbled something I couldn't make out. She kicked slightly, her body jerking as if trying to escape something.
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