C23 A Steamy Encounter

Elise's POV.

"Mommy, you said that he was dead," Natalie said, her voice shaking.

I felt the wind knock out of me, I'd hoped she'd never find out like this. Not like this.

I exhaled sharply and took slow strides toward her. As I got to her front, I bent down to her level and pulled her into a hug.

It wasn't the time to explain anything to her but just comfort her