~Kade~
A screeching cry was the first thing I heard when all other noise disappeared. I didn’t hear anyone’s breathing or sniffles. Just that cry. My heart began to pull, just like it did whenever I saw Layla or thought about her. My heart would answer because it knew whom it belonged to.
The same thing happened now. It began pulling me up, but I refused to let go of her body.
“I’m sorry she won’t stop.” I heard Danielle’s voice, and the crying became louder and more painful.
The mattress moved; Anna must’ve gotten up. I lifted my head. The crying didn’t stop.
“I didn’t know what to do,” Danielle said in a hushed tone.
“Come here, baby,” Anna said.
However, even then, the crying didn’t stop. I lifted my head.
My eyes scanned Layla’s face, and I slid my thumb over
