Denys Melody hated herself. He could see it in her eyes. She felt like she wasn’t worthy of his love. She didn’t understand it, that she was the strongest person that he had ever known. He kissed the hair that covered her forehead now. Even though it was fake it made her feel stronger, braver. Brave enough to be outside when he knew she wanted to hide away. She was shivering slightly and he put his arms around her. He was glad when she hesitantly lent into him even just a little. “Time to go home I think little kitten.” He murmured into her head, thanking the people that were showing them around their home. Once they were safely in the car he turned to look at her. She was already curled up on the seat, staring out of the window. He was taken back to that first day they had gone out.

