“Wake up, my love,” Darius whispered as he kissed Melanie’s forehead. “It is time for Roxy to say her final goodbye to Reginald.”
“I hate this. It’s not fair. Of all the people out there who deserve to die, why couldn’t it be one of them?” Melanie vented as she buried her face in Darius’ neck while he held her in his arms.
“We all feel that way, Melanie. If there had been any possible way to prevent this from happening, I would have done it,” Dee reassured her, his voice tinged with helplessness.
“I know, Dad. I didn’t mean that there was something that you could have done. In each dream, I am watching Reginald say goodbye, how much he loves everyone, and how much they love him. It is wearing on me,” Melanie sighed. “As much as I love Roxy, I don’t want to do this. I know it will break
