Midnight Solace

*3 weeks later...*

***Kaelen***

It was 3 a.m. when I woke up to soft whimpers and muffled cries. I glanced down at Cella, her face contorted in distress, her body tense beneath the covers.

She was having another nightmare.

"Cella," I whispered gently, careful not to startle her.

She clenched the blanket tighter, her cries escalating into desperate pleas.

"No! Please don't hurt me! Please!"

My hear