TheClosetKidnapper

Dylan "You're welcome, princess," I smile, watching her.

Dylan I smile at her reaction and nod, "Yeah, I do."

Dylan I nod and study her when she looks up at me, "Then it's better to be safe than sorry. No one would be able to stand losing you."

Dylan I watch her, "A day or two won't change what's buried beneath, Ruby. It'll still be there."

Dylan I study her and try to think of what to say, sitting back, "Some of it could have survived. There's always intact items in wreckage like that."

Dylan I follow her upstairs and hesitate before sitting at her side and taking one of her hands again in comfort, "Everything material can be replaced. It's your memories that ...

Dylan I look around and then back at her, nodding, "Okay."

Dylan We reach the clearing and I set Ruby on her feet, wanting to prevent anymore weird looks from her father. I keep a grip on her hand as we ...

Dylan I flash a smile at Ruby before remembering the ominous presence around us. Looking ahead, I sigh of relief when I see sunlight and quicken my pace to rejoin ...

Dylan I glance down at Ruby when she moves her arms, studying her before focusing on where I'm walking. She shivers, so I hold her closer and hope this godforsaken ...

Dylan I hold Ruby close, kissing the top of her head once we start moving again. The fog and silence unnerves me more than the elf and noises did, but ...

Dylan I pry the elf's arms off of Ruby's legs and scoop her in my arms to prevent it from happening again. Moving closer to the group, I swallow and ...

Dylan I squeeze her hand and watch her, the noises sending me chills as well.

Dylan I flash a smile and nod, kissing her cheek back.

Dylan I study Ruby before slipping a hand in hers, sensing she needs it.