By the time Myka and Peter reached the hospital, Sadie had woken up. They took her directly to Bell to be checked over. But when they said they would be going back out, she reacted unexpectedly.
Sadie’s expression fell, and tears welled in her eyes. Finally, she jumped from the exam table and ran to the door to stop them.
“Don’t go!” Sadie said, putting herself in the doorway to keep them from leaving.
Peter looked down at the scared girl and then over at Myka.
Myka took in a gentle breath and then knelt before her.
“Sayds,” he began with a soft smile. “I know you’re scared, but Bell will be here with you the whole time.”
Sadie sniffled but didn’t move.
“I don’t want you to go,” she said mournfully.
Myka felt a heavy tug in his chest at her words.
“I know,” he whispered, reaching a hand to her.
Sadie took his hand and then closed the distance, hugging him tightly.
“Stay here,” she insisted quietly, then looked at Peter. “Please?”
