Her Shield in the Shadows
She offers me a soft, profoundly protective smile,an expression that strikes a deep chord within me, mirroring the exact way my own sister used to look at me whenever I was broken.
For the very first time since I was dragged back into this luxurious prison, I feel the icy armor around my heart begin to soften. I feel myself slowly, tentatively letting go of my defenses. The paranoia and deep-seated doubt are still very much alive inside me, but a fragile, microscopic spark of trust for the woman standing before me is finally beginning to break through the surface.
"I am right here by your side. Think of me as your Ate Yolly from now on. I am going to help you, Miss Raegan."
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