The Ribbon Around Both

ELRETH

Marryk was staring at Hannah, his hand clasping hers, looking worried and protective. She had to be careful not to trigger his fight in protection of his mate. 

"So you have a family in the human world? People who are missing you?"

"Yes. I lost my parents… I mean, they abandoned me."

"Abandoned you?" Elreth asked, surprised.

"I believe so. My parents disappeared about three years ago. I was seventeen and almost an adult. I think… I think they were just tired of me," the girl said quietly, looking down at her hands."

"Hannah, I'm so—"