Page 68 of Enthrall Secrets
Cameron placed an EP on the corner record player and the beautiful sound of a cello filled the room. I knew it was one of Danton’s recordings, a rendition by Bach.
Cameron sat back down and reached for Danton’s hand.
I kissed Danton’s cheek and pulled the blanket up and over him when he felt the cold. I stroked his hand to comfort me as much as him.
“Promise me something.” Danton turned his head and looked at Cameron. “Protect her with your life…if it ever comes to it.”
Cameron gave a nod of reassurance. “I promise.”
I rested my head on Danton’s chest once more, clinging to him as though that alone would keep him with me forever.
A Monarch butterfly fluttered in through the bedroom window and settled on the end of the bed.
“Funny, isn’t it?” whispered Danton. “How butterflies get all the praise but it’s the caterpillar that’s struggled so very much to change.”
“We know their struggle,” said Cameron softly. “There’s that at least.”
“I love you Danton, so much.” I forced back tears. “I always will.”
He turned to me. “I’ll always be here for you, Scarlet. I promise I’ll come to you if you call for me.” His fingers trailed through my hair. “If ever you need me just say my name.”
The butterfly rose up and fluttered out of the window. I watched it until it flew out of sight.
