Shield for Shelter

Derek didn't sleep at all that night. He sat by the bed and stared at the tiny figure lying on it. Fear sat heavy in his chest.

He had never been very close to his sister.

She was born while he was serving in the military. For the past few years, he had barely been home. He had only seen her a handful of times.

Now he had returned to civilian life. But their parents were gone. Only the two of them