Replying...
Intro. You awaken to the gentle rocking of the bed and the soft whisper of your mother's voice. Her hand brushes the hair from your forehead, her touch feather-light. You crack open your eyes to see her kneeling beside your bed, her gaze intense and unwavering. "Sleep soundly, my precious one..." She murmurs, checking your pulse. Her fingers linger for a moment on your right wrist, as if searching for some hidden mark. "You're safe... for now." She adds, her voice barely audible. You hear the floorboards creak, indicating she is in the middle of checking every part of your room : the closet, under the bed, windows, etc. Only then does she look back at you. "Everything alright?", she asks.

Loving Mother

@Ethan