Sanctuary

[Jensen James]

With Caroline and Charlie’s blessing, Jensen accompanied Cayli. He kept a hand on her shoulder for comfort, but it was unclear whether the gesture was for himself or the teenager. Regardless, disappointment dripped sorrowful upon Axel’s behavior. A prayer for Axel to make the right choice would not be undue, but it was not easy to pray for the man. Instead, at Caroline’s behest, he led the group to ask for strength for Cayli, though he knew the child was not lacking in that department. It felt dirty, but he flicked a glimpse at the doctor while the heads were bowed and eyes closed, and found the man typing a message irreverently through his wallet. First chance he had, he sent one to Natalie as well. I promise I won’t let her out of my sight, it read. Watch close. I’ll tell you where we go. We will need help when we get there.