Thread: A Tragedy Unfolds (Javorcek X ClearSight)

Everything in Claras life had been going perfect. She was married to the love of her life, had a gorgeous home she had finally convinced Anna to let her buy, and they had a child Caitlyn. She was gorgeous, the perfect bundle of joy. Four years since they adopted their daughter, and every day had been a blessing. It was the peak of her life and it was all because of Anna and Caitlyn. All that happiness really meant, was that Clara was due some misfortune. The news had been so sudden it shattered her world. One moment she was eating dinner, smiling and laughing with her mate, and the next The next she was shaking, face white as her mother informed her what had happened Her sister Her brother-in-law... She had never felt such a sense of dread in her entire life. She may not have talked with her older sister every day but they had always been close, she cared for her more than almost anyone else, right below Anna and Caitlyn She suddenly felt lost, and she barely made it back to her seat at the dinner table before her legs gave out Barely hearing when her mother told her about Christina Hardly able to form words when Anna jumped up and rushed to her side --- Like fucking hell youre stopping me! I dont give a fuck what you think, Im her damned legal guardian, unless me being her godmother suddenly stopped being true. No? I didnt think so. It was rare for Clara to get angry, to curse, but Chris didnt know that. She barely even knew her Aunt Barely knew any of the people who had been talking to her and looking at her with weird expressions. All she knew was she was supposed to be sad To express that sadness It just, it didnt feel real. She wasnt crying, wasnt even talking. The only thing she really felt was empty, the loving warmth and presence of the only people in her life who really mattered gone, and the mix of emotions and longing she was experiencing far too complicated to make sense of At least at her age She wasnt exactly sure what to think, not at five. So she sat there in silence, only looking up when Clara approached her, a small smile tugging at her cheeks as her Aunt kissed her forehead. Her aunt reminded her of her mom It made her chest hurt but she also felt that similar warmth as arms wrapped tightly around her. Chris Would you like to come with me? The voice was so soft, caring Before she even knew what she was doing tears started flowing down the little girls cheek and she hugged Clara back, little nods being all she could manage as silence continued to plague her. That was all Clara needed though and she stood up, picking Chris up with ease and turning around to glare at the lawyer who tried to tell her she couldnt, and still had demeanor about him that was pissing her off. Try and stop me. --- Clara was worn out by the time she actually flew back home. It hadnt just been the constant headache and questioning brought on by her family and everyone who thought they had something to say about the situation, it had also been the reality of seeing her sister And all the thoughts of what Anna was going to say when she walked in the door with her niece. Yep, that hadnt been a phone conversation, or at least that was the French Alphas excuse. Anna was amazing though, that was probably the least of her worries The bigger one was the idea of having another child to take care of. It didnt matter though, from that day on Chris was going to be her daughter She would figure it out, she had to. Her niece had been through so much already, apparently traumatized by the whole ordeal and refusing to speak. Thank god she had experience with that. It was not going to be easy though, she was already preparing herself for the days to come All the while trying to come to terms with everything else. --- Walking in the door she felt exhausted, and not just because she was carrying a sleeping girl, but because her mind was fried. Losing her sister had been a big blow, and it was all she could think about, which made it hard to get any rest. She took a deep breath as she walked towards the couch and carefully laid Chris down, stretching for a moment before heading towards the sound of movement in the kitchen. Anna? She spoke softly as she turned into the kitchen, and sure enough it was her wife. I missed you... She whined, wrapping arms around her mate and pulling her in close. She stopped Anna from talking with a deep kiss, pulling away only to shush her again and whisper herself. I know I should have told you, but I brought my niece back with me Shes asleep, I laid her on the couch She wasnt sure how Anna would react, but she knew she had to do it, she was all Chris had left and it was what her sister would have wanted.