Afraid!

The sounds of her mother humming happily filled the small apartment, making Catherine feel at ease despite the fact that she was still tired and sore. She closed her eyes and focused on the song that her mother was singing softly.

The tune sounded familiar, but she couldn't quite pinpoint why it was playing in her head. Suddenly, an image of a very young girl in red riding boots and a matching coat appeared in Catherine's head.

She frowned as she tried to remember who the girl was, but her mind refused to provide her with any answers. She frowned lightly and opened her eyes, deciding to focus on the melody instead. A few moments later, Catherine's eyebrows arched in realization.

That's right... it's Catherine!

Catherine smiled softly as she remembered the day that they met for the first time. She hadn't expected that the child would become such a big part of her life.

She had been surprised when the child showed interest in her, but she hadn't minded it in the slightest. She liked