Alpha Damon
The baby was swaddled tightly in her arms, her small face speaking out as she gazed up at her mother, as if listening to every word that she was saying, admiring her as if her voice was the one peace that she had.
“I’m sorry,” Sienna whispered, tears streaming down her face. “I’m so sorry, Isla. I don’t know how to do this, but I promise I’ll try. I’ll try for you. I give you my word, I'm going to learn just to keep you safe. I will learn.
My test eggs. And for a moment I considered stepping in my room. For a moment I considered saying something, but the words caught in my throat. And because of that, instead, I turned and walked away. The sound of her quiet sobs followed me down the hall.