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Elizabeth wasn’t certain what to say at this point She had thought Cassie’s fairy was no h her more advanced senses

“She does?” she whispered back

Cassie nodded “But she’s sad” Then she turned to Dawn “Why is your fairy sad?”

Dawn blinked then glanced at Elizabeth

“Cassie has her own fairy,” Elizabeth explained “She…comforts her” She didn’t knohat else to say

Dawn finally s alone” She sighed “There aren’t many fairies left in the world, Cassie”

Cassie tilted her head, considering “No She’s sad because you don’t hear her,” she finally said “You should listen to your fairy”

“You’re right” Dawn nodded “But I don’t kno Maybe I need someone to teach me how to listen to her”

Cassie was silent for long moments “I don’t wanna leave my momma” Her voice trembled tearfully

Callan moved back as Dawn sat down on the couch beside Elizabeth and Cassie and watched the little girl with tender, though wary, eyes

“I don’t blame you, Cassie,” she finally said sadly “If I had a momma like yours, I wouldn’t want to leave her, either But you and your momma will be safer if you are protected And isn’t that what’s iht now, Cassie? That you and your momma are safe?”

Cassie’s fingers plucked at Elizabeth’s shirtsleeve for long littering with tears

“I’m scared without you, Momma,” she finally whispered

“I know, baby” Elizabeth sed tightly “And I’e leave us alone if he knohere you are It’s very io away” Far away, Elizabeth thought coldly

Cassie’s head lowered again “Will you come back?” she finally asked faintly