"IIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEE!" I heard Melfina scream.
It was four o'clock in the morning Sentinel standard time. We were married for nearly two months. For the last few weeks or so, Melfina has been having nightmares. When I ask her about them, she refuses to tell me.
"Iie! Leave me alone! Go away!" she screamed in her sleep.
I then shook her awake.
"Hey Mel! Snap out of it, will you? There's no one hurting you."
"Neil…" she said softly.
"I'm here," I said as a kissed her softly on her lips. Then I held her in my arms. Melfina quietly sobbed, drenching my shirt.
"Mel, if you don't tell me what's the matter, I can't help you. I really want to help you. Now just calm down while I just get you a tissue to wipe yourself off with. Would you like some tea?"
"Thanks." She whispered.
Lately, I've noticed that Melfina has gotten a lot closer to me. In fact, she refuses to go anywhere without me. Before, she could easily walk to the grocer's by herself. Something has to be scaring her.
I came back up to our room with a tray. On the tray was a tissue and two cups of tea. I wiped her tears off before I gave her the tea.
"Now, what's wrong?" I asked calmly.
"Lately, I was dreaming of Lord Hazanko," she said. "He was very…angry."
"Oh, him. I was on his trail for months. It didn't help that a large portion of my Space Force precinct has either been bribed or threatened not to go after him."
"He said that I haven't served my 'purpose'. With that, he tried to use the same spell that killed Harry MacDougall."
"You may relax now. Hazanko's dead, and there's no need to worry about him. Even if he isn't, I'll protect you," with that, I kissed her.
"Go back to sleep. Remember that I love you," I said.
As she lay back down, I caressed her cheek. Something must've triggered this wave of nightmares. I've got to look into it. I will not allow anyone to hurt my treasure.
