Ava POV
I woke up again from a nightmare, my body drenched in sweat and panting. Everest wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into him. I felt myself calming down almost instantly. His hands rubbed my back as I buried my face into his chest.
"What was it about?" His voice was low and deep sounding.
"My mother. The attack." I made a small whimper sound. "I couldn't do anything. I couldn't save her." I had tears streaming down my face as images of my mothers lifeless and bloodied body flashed through my mind. I closed my eyes tight wishing those thoughts away.
"Shhhh. It's over and it wasn't your fault." He rubbed my back and I only nodded against his chest.
We laid in silence for what seemed like hours as he held me tightly to him. He never let go and ran his fingers through my
