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Talia
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I heard my mom call out to Lex, but I couldn't make myself open my eyes to look at the two of them. I heard Lex get up and go over there, his scent passing behind me and then kneeling between me and my mom. I could sense it all, but I couldn't see it. I was almost asleep already.
"Come here, Talia." Those words were whispered softly next to my ear. I don't think that Lex even expected me to hear him.
"Lex." I could barely move my mouth when I spoke so even that little whispered word was slurred. "I'm so sleepy."
"I know, Talia. I know." I felt his big arms wrapped around my back and under my legs. He was cradling me like I was a baby or something. I probably looked like a baby in his arms, he was such a big man. But I felt safe and comfortable in his arms. This was a place that I knew I would never be hurt. No matter the situation, as long as Lex was able to, he would protect me. He was the best guard, and my best friend in the world.
