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Due Patience

DARIUS POV

Darius could see the fear lurking in Brielle’s eyes.

It was as clear as day, and even though he had her trapped, he couldn’t bring himself to do what he wanted to do.

He wanted to wrap his arms around her, draw her into a warm embrace, and tell her everything was alright, and she was home now. But he couldn't.

He didn't want to startle her any further, and he needed to remain calm given her current situation.

"How are you doing, Brielle?" He asked again, his voice gentler this time, and clearing his throat, he took his hand from the bed headboard and carefully sat down on the bed.

“I’m… I'm fine..." She stuttered, hands going to her forehead and rubbing slightly.

She flinched when she touched a small wet cloth, and observing the expression of perplexity on her face, he explained, "You were burning hot earlier when we brought you in. I put something there in the hopes that it might reduce the temperature. "Are you all right now?"

She nodded, but her face remained frowning
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