Flesh and Blood

I wake, jolting up out of bed. I’m ready to fight, to get myself and my son away from these monsters.

"Shhh, I’m here. You’re safe. You’re at home, you and Kyran.”

I feel Kaelen’s arms wrap around me. I turn, curling up against him, letting him comfort me. He kisses the top of my head, his hands running up and down my back.

“Is he okay? Kyran?”

“Yes. Myra and Xylia have been wonderful.”

I have to