Giving Without Holding Back

"Then, the two of you can talk."

Lucia smiled brightly.

She had always been quick to read the room.

Strictly speaking, Celine was still here, so they weren't alone, but she was family—and fast asleep.

Creak- Thunk.

After Lucia closed the door and left, the only sound in the infirmary was the swallowing of dry gulps.

Selena staggered forward. Every step looked as though she might collapse.

She slowly approached and stopped in front of me. Her cracked, lifeless lips moved faintly.

Thump-

Selena collapsed onto the edge of the bed...