Curled up in her chair, Kara rocked back and forth, oblivious to the world. She didn't notice the talking or Danica's return. Danica would have died if she had left...and she almost had left. The thank you for saving Danica only made Kara burst into tears.
Some protector she was.
Reaching her left hand out, she took Danica's hand in a weak grip. Her hand was cold and shaking. Her lover's birthday was ruined.