Ready to Let Go

Beatrix's P.O.V.

My arms wrapped around him, pulling Bastian against me. I could feel his body shaking, but the tear that hit my shoulder made me hold him to me impossibly tighter.

After the horrors this man experienced, I was in awe that he still grew to be such a good man. No one should ever have to experience what he did.

"I'm so sorry, Bastian," I whispered, feeling his arms wrap around me.