Who Are You. {3} [R17]

Rex hesitated, his body stiffening for a moment before he finally relented, sinking back into her hold. His breath hitched, and for the first time, the mask of stoicism he always wore began to crack. "I failed you," he whispered, his voice raw with regret. "I failed both of you."

Nyra shook her head, her fingers threading through his hair in a gesture of comfort. "You didn't fail us," she said softly. "You're here. And we're going to figure this out together. Lyra... she's strong. She'll understand. But you have to stop blaming yourself."

The Lady in White watched the scene unfold with her expression being a mixture of fondness and sorrow. She kneeled beside them, her presence a calming force amidst the storm of emotions.

"Rex," her voice was like a soothing melody.