Lucas
I observed Shirley's chest move up and down in sync with her tranquil breathing, feeling relieved that she was finally able to rest comfortably. Following our heartfelt discussion, she required some time to digest all that had been said.
*She remembers us now,* Ashe rumbled contentedly in my mind. *Our mate has returned.*
"Yes," I thought back, "But she needs time. This is all new for her."
While I sat there, grasping Shirley's hand and hearing the consistent beeping of the monitors, my thoughts started to drift. Recollections from a different era, a different existence, started to resurface - recollections I had worked so diligently to suppress.
Ashe gently reminded me that we need to confront the past in order to get ready for the future.
I let out a breath, acknowledging hi
