"Raeleigh tilted her head, her thoughts clicking into place, knowing he was worried. Then she patted him with her good hand. ""I'm fine; I just had something to deal with that I can't tell you."""

Callis did not let go and kept hugging her.

"The others in the house kept their gaze at the two. Amused, Raeleigh said, ""What are you doing, hmm? I'm fine, aren't I?"""

"He bent down, picked Raeleigh up, and took her to her room. As he passed by Novalie's door, he took a gander at it before continuing to Raeleigh's room. He pushed the door open and put her on the bed."

"Callis tucked her...