Kierra rests a gentle hand on Vadim's shoulder but speaks to Quell, "She has been through a lot—they both have, Quell. Like all wounds it will take time to heal. We must be patient and try to understand without pressuring them."

Pelium comes rushing forward with a bottle in his hand; he sees the three of them. When Kierra nods in his direction he quickly enters the bedroom and shuts the door behind him.

Every scream that Coral lets loose tears at their hearts. Quell starts to frantically pace back and forth, his anger and impatience rising. Vadim winces when he hears her wails of terror, knowing all too well...