Seeking Solace
"Lily," he whispered shakily, "What happened?"
What could she possibly tell him? "Nothing dear Jack, nothing at all…"
"But, you were gone! I looked into you and you weren't here!"
His voice cracked and his form shook. The boy appeared to be broken by what had happened. She felt the need to comfort him, as one might a child that woke screaming from a nightmare. "It's ok Jack. I'm here and I'm not going anywhere."
For now... She felt the dark voice oozing through her even as the trembling of her husband eased.