if you are safe and well , just come to bed and let me hold you in my arms . `` she 's asleep in your room , '' she said softly . i change into them and then pull my hair out of my face , before slipping my boots on . they spread their wings and flew away . she was only seven years old . he kissed the nape of her neck , pressing his chest to her back . it has been a while since i have done this . 