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Chapter 2

           "No, no! I'm fine." She says, trying to keep her voice calm. I know she's not fine but I ignore it and play along. I know the only reason she doesn't want to sleep is because she's afraid she'll have more nightmares. I nod at her and stand up, holding her in my arms. I take her into the living room and set her on the couch before heading back to the kitchen. I stop in the doorway and look back at her for a moment. She sits with her legs criss-crossed staring blankly at the wall. I sigh and turn away knowing I'm able to protect her from everything. . . everything except her own mind.

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