Hushed Willows someone still loves you

Luckily, he was not so far off, and she leaned into his kiss, closing her eyes. I wanted to talk to you, she said quietly, pulling back to reveal her face, drawn with exhaustion. If only to talk to somebody other than an infant. But I did want to ask you something.

Was it her place, to offer him this? She should run it by Olive first, Seabreeze, Delight. But then, the latter had been scarce as of late, Seabreeze still trying to find a new normal. . .and Olive wouldn't disagree, right?

Lily needed help. They all did.

How would you feel about stepping up to leadership? she asked, like someone asking about the temperature of a pool they're about to jump into.