-Jordan Parrish-
Natalie hadn't said anything throughout the ride back home. I had asked Dennis to drive while I stayed in the back seat, carrying her.
She was asleep by the time we arrived home. I thanked Dennis and dismissed him to take care of Surreal and his family.
I carried Natalie inside the house, her frail body light in my arms. She stirred slightly, her head resting against my chest, but she didn’t wake up. Her short, uneven hair brushed my chin, a painful reminder of what she’d endured.
Patty was so happy to see her, though she was shocked when she saw that her hair had been cut. I took her to her room and laid her to sleep.
I got in the bed beside her and watched her as she slept. She stirred a little and her lips parted slightly. “Jordan?” She called sleepily
I held
