Alderic’s embrace was akin to the warm blanket that surrounds soothingly in a chilly winter morning. My body froze at how close Mr. Hudson was to me.
So close that his breathing fanned my skin. I could feel him. Like a beautiful breeze. He was warm as the sun but his presence around me turned me cold. My heart was beating loudly inside my chest for a few minutes before my breathing calmed down. I felt a sense of tranquility passing down me.
“How do you feel now, Mr. Roosevelt?” He asked me, sensing my calmness in sobbing and I took a deep breath in, sniffing occasionally as a sense of embarrassment crossed my features. I felt timid. Shy.
“Better. Venting for my pain felt better. My chest feels light now. Though I feel physically drained, I also feel mentally strong.” I said to him an
