"Human doll," she said, her voice softer now.
He blinked up at her. "Hmm?"
She reached out, gently cupping his cheek. His skin was warm beneath her touch, his eyes looking at her with that same innocence that made her heart ache.
"You're still here," she said. "And I won't let anyone erase you. Not Alexander. Not Gray. Not Darkness."
Ray's breath hitched slightly.
For a moment, he just stared at her, his lips trembling.
Then Like a lost child finally finding comfort he threw his arms around her waist, burying his face against her stomach.
Lilith sighed, threading her fingers through his soft hair as she held him close.
"You're safe now," she murmured, pressing a kiss to the top of his head. "I promise."
Ray clung onto her tighter and in that moment he believed her.
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