Author's Note: Thanks to wotwasithinkin and Cathy for the comments on Drabble 15. Your reviews and comments are appreciated and considered for future works.
Drabble 16: Time and Tide...
Violeta ran.
Isabella showed fear and uncertainty. She blinked once at Wind, then ran, following her aunt.
Almost three years older, Wind wondered if perhaps they'd actually speak someday.
But not now. Concerned, he ran the other direction. Springing to his horse, he was away in search of Buck and Mano.
"Too soon!" Victoria repeated, crying, holding her belly.
Violeta helped her to the bed and checked her condition.
Yes, too soon, yet time.
Worriedly, she told Isabella to start more water boiling and get the clean towels and bandages.
"Stay calm, Señora. It will be okay."
But it wasn't.
~HC~