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Rafe

Malia had fallen asleep by the time we got back. I had watched her shoulders judder as she silently cried, while keeping her back facing me. I had chosen to keep silent, not knowing what to say or do to make her feel better. Even Rokar was at a loss.

Picking her up, I carry her inside. She doesn’t stir, she doesn’t make a sound as I observe her blotchy red face.

‘Do you think she is crying