CADELL

"You're safe," I said, slowly lowering Evolet into bed. Her hand gripped my shirt tightly, refusing to let go. "Cadell," she whispered my name softly, lost somewhere in her dream.

I stared at her as I carefully took her hand off me, placing it right on her chest. "I'm still here. Your Cadell will never leave you," I said, caressing her cheek with a smile.

She felt my touch. I could tell from the way her lips curved into a smile, snuggling her face right in my palm.

But when I recalled the whole scenario that took place this night, I felt upset.

"This is exactly what I was...