[Rinrou]

Laurel stroked his hair for awhile before sitting back. She stared at Nic, her mind a jumbled mess. She didn't even know where to start sorting through her thoughts. She started with the basics.

I'm stronger than I was. I stand on my own two feet. Dominic Duncan is mine.

She worked through her mind, trying to figure out how she was feeling. It would take time. But she kept a careful eye on Nic as she thought.