Arrow Lake so only one life can't be enough

Encouraged by Mahler's friendly touch and overcome by wave of emotions again, Sarah stopped in her tracks and leaned her head against his neck. She was not the fearful sort, even less now, when she held so little value to her own life, and therefore did not need a watch-dog to protect her. It was the feeling of his absolute calm and confidence that drew her in. Endearing really, how even as adults we sometimes long for the warm embrace of our mother.

"Do you think about your parents sometimes?" Sarah asked, when her heart had calmed down and she no longer felt like crying.