C44 Blood
44. Blood
Nikolai
I entered the bedroom to see Ava curled up on a lounge chair, reading a book. She immediately looked up at me and offered me a small smile. The smile couldn't hide deep melancholy that had surrounded her these last few days.
I smiled back and walked towards her, "I thought you'd be asleep."
"Couldn't sleep." She whispered and closed her book.
"Sorry I couldn't come sooner