Silent Vigil

As Roxy's eyes grew tense, Nolan didn't leave. Instead, he pulled over a chair and sat down quietly.

His voice was low and steady, with a calming strength in his tone. "Get some rest."

He paused, then added, "I won't go anywhere."

Simple as they were, those words instantly broke through Roxy's carefully held-back emotions.

Her eyes reddened in an instant, tears welling up uncontrollably.

Her lips