Easter~
I woke up to the sound of Rose crying.
At first, I didn't know where I was. The living room lights were still on, flickering against the dusk-darkened windows. My cheek was pressed against the carpet, and my body ached like I'd been trampled. A soft wail pierced the fog in my brain, tugging at my chest until it burned.
"Mommy… mommy, wake up…" Rose sobbed, her little hands patting my face with desperate urgency. "Please wake up… don't go away… please… mommy…"
I groaned softly, forcing my heavy eyelids open. Her tear-streaked face hovered over mine, blotchy and red with worry. Her curls were tangled and frizzy from tugging them in fear.
"Oh… bunny…" My voice came out cracked and dry as I pushed myself up with trembling arms. Pain sliced through my temples, but I ignored it, gathering her into my arms. She clung to me like a drowning kitten, her sobs shaking her tiny chest. "Shhh… it's okay… mommy's okay…"
