307 - From the ashes: One chance

Cynthia was in bed, her own, in her apartment. She was covered with a light-colored blanket which was giving her warmth for the first time in a long while. Only her head was left outside, along with her hands which were holding a framed photo.

Her short hair swept and tied toward the back, Cynthia looked at the gentle smile on Helen's face in the photo, a long lost calm washing over her. She held the frame in one hand, caressing the glass with the other.

She breathed more easily than ever since her life had started falling apart the previous year. Recalling earlier, Daemon's car stopped in front of the building he had not been to ever since… well, even before the failed engagement.

Cynthia smiled a little. Daemon had actually never been to her place that many times. She recalled his words, and her expression quieted down.

"Rest well. Tomorrow, I will take you somewhere."