The First Mate
But within a night of the dreams, I had broken through, no longer able to handle her screaming.
I felt Xavier's hands stop, claws digging into my hips.
I yelped in surprise, turning to look at him.
His hands raised, his eyes softening in guilt as he saw the punctures.
"Rosie, I'm sorry." He went to move away.
I grabbed his wrist, meeting his eyes.
"Don't." I turned, kneeling to press myself into his chest and hugged him, his arms wrapped around me, shielding me from the world. "It wasn't your fault."
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