he was surprised to find her asleep so early.

there were too many candles burning in her room tonight.

through the dim light of the candle he saw a dark patch on her pillow.

his heart broke.

he sat next to her, gently tucking her under the covers.
he whispered a prayer over her as he pushed her hair away from her face.
he watched as she lay like a little girl clutching it as though it was the only security she had in the world.
he kissed her on the forehead, hoping it would take her hurts and pains.

she wished angels like that existed.