My Eva was curled up in a ball under the blankets. Most fae can see in the dark, like most predators, and right now I used the skill to see her eyes puffy, nose red and face pale and blotchy
My heart ripped itself into even more pieces as I swear my fae started sobbing in the back of my mind. I did this.
I walked quietly to the side of the bed, not taking my eyes off her, too scared to.
“I’m sorry little one. I didn’t mean it. I will make sure you know you are NOT a shame or an embarrassment. You never have and will never be. I'm the embarrassment and am ashamed of myself.” I whispered as I slowly pulled the covers off her and pulled her into my arms.
I was slow, so not to wake her, but also in case her fae struck out at me. A low growl came from Eva's chest as soon as I got close, but
