He disappeared through the sliding doors with Ranger, and they slammed shut behind him with a cold, final thud. Only then did Emily feel the tremble in her hands. Only then did she realize Lily was still in her arms, small and shaken, her face pressed into Emily’s shoulder.
“Oh, sweetheart…” Emily whispered, smoothing her hair. “You’re okay. You’re okay.” But Lily’s tiny body felt limp with exhaustion, and Emily’s heart clenched. She had no idea if the fall had hurt her more than she could see.