The Lost Child

Melian pushed open the door of Aurelia's bedroom with the tips of her fingers, and stared inside. The room was quiet but aflutter with movements. Zander and William stood by the side of Aurelia's bed. Luan sat by the side of the bed, still in his bloodstained attire from the fight. His head was down, looking like he was praying.

Despite of her conflicted feelings, some part of Melian broken, seeing the vulnerable, and despairing look over Luan's face. Her green eyes saw the still, white figure lying in the bed, and quailed. Aurelia had been here for such a shorter time, but she could feel her heart wretch, watching Aurelia lost her consciousness for a week.

She moved forward and went inside the room. Melian sank into the chair across the room. She was half-feverish with worry and exhaustion. Voices swirled around her and Melian heard William said something about the missing Evangeline, and Zander answered in a subdued voice.