Flashes

Denise's POV:

Flashes, blood stains, pleas. I jolt up from my sleep breathing heavily. My forehead is covered in sweat despite how cool the room is. “You're awake” Gregory says, stepping out of what I assume to be the bathroom. His voice scared me a little since I wasn't expecting him here. He rushes over to my side.

“You look frightened”. He noticed my fear.

“I-I had a nightmare. My voice comes out hoarse. Gregory rubs my arms affectionately.

“It's just a nightmare you are safe”. I nod my head and he wraps his strong arm around me holding me in a warm embrace.

“I made a warm bath for you. Figured you'd be waking up soon”. He kisses me on the forehead, breaking our embrace. “Ivy”. I say. “She's fine she's downstairs with Rosie and Carolina”. Gregory holds my hands to help me out of the bed. I notice that I am still in the clothes I wore yesterday. The site of the dried blood raises bile to my throat. I close my eyes for some seconds to pushing it down.

Gregory is patient with me.