Stone Circle please tell me it'll be okay

There hadn't even been a moment to think before Illecebra had turned Rowana over and held her to her chest. Initially, the girl fought against her mother's embrace with fervent agitation (moreso directed at herself than anyone else), though she did eventually settle. The comfort of having her mother so close was one that she'd missed, but wasn't sure she was worthy of. Rowana had failed her family and they deserved better.

Mama, she whined as she tried to bury her nose right through Illecebra's chest to the warmth of her heart. I'm sorry, mama.