Hayden held Elyse. "It's okay not to know. Parent death is hard to begin with. Knowing what you know doesn't make it any easier. But the Atharim will no longer hunt you. The Wicked Truth will handle the rest. You are free of them."
It was hardly a comfort he knew that, but being safe was good. "And now that it's all over you don't need to stay cooped up in Nox's protections. I don't suggest you move out on your own just yet, but your life is once again yours." It was a silver lining to the horrid things that had happened.
"And maybe after a hot shower and some food you'll be able to process it. If not, you'll process it when you can. I'll be here if you need it. And so will the rest of your new family."
The cab pulled up in front of Nox's building and Hayden helped Elyse out. "You want me to stay awhile?"
It was hardly a comfort he knew that, but being safe was good. "And now that it's all over you don't need to stay cooped up in Nox's protections. I don't suggest you move out on your own just yet, but your life is once again yours." It was a silver lining to the horrid things that had happened.
"And maybe after a hot shower and some food you'll be able to process it. If not, you'll process it when you can. I'll be here if you need it. And so will the rest of your new family."
The cab pulled up in front of Nox's building and Hayden helped Elyse out. "You want me to stay awhile?"