I whispered gently, “It's okay.” I slowly rocked her as I saw adults do to children “I’ve got you.”
She finally calmed down, her sobs were now quiet though her hiccups didn't stop. Her face was now pressed against my shoulder, I felt her tears wetting my shirt but I didn’t mind. I continued to caress her back gently.
The minutes felt longer than it could have.
Every rise and fall of Miss Warrior's chest was all Leo could focus on. It was weak but I can still hear it. She was breathing softly which was a good thing. She will survive.
Nova gently moved against me, as she rasped softly. “It was my fault..” I looked at her shocked “What?”
Her eyes were red and swollen, her lip trembling. “She was playing with me today. She just wanted to make me happy. And now she—she—”
I shook my head f
