Keep Them Safe

She took a breath of relief when she scanned the whole body of Renee and did not find a single wound or scratch.

She kissed her forehead and cheeks again and again as if she was trying to assure herself that everything was fine.

Then she stared at Leo who was silent all this time. His eyes were looking listless.

"Oh my, what in the world happened." She hugged him tightly to assure him that she was here for him but his body was not responding as if his soul was not there anymore.

It worried her and she looked around for help.

Peter and the new girl were staring at them with widened eyes and agape mouths while Carl was blinking as if he was trying to make sure that he was not having delusions.

"Carl, will you hold Renee for me and walk me home?" she asked in a calm voice as if she could not see the blood dripping from his face.

Carl stared at Leo for a few more seconds before tuning to Evan and nodding his head.