She still seemed troubled but continued tugging on Jack's hair, murmuring his name over and over again.
Natalia began to try to lift Jack, loading him onto the boat. Aubrey began to cry, her arms reaching for her father.
Natalia glanced up and her expression softened for a moment before she got into the boat next to Jack.
Avice said nothing the entire time, but Natalia would notice her hand constantly shifting near Jack, though too afraid to touch him.
She sighed, looking down at Jack. "I don't imagine touching him will cause any more damage than has already been done."
She laughed shortly, although it seemed false. "Avice, both his legs are broken and I'm suspecting fractured ribs and a head injury. You rubbing his head is the least of his worries."
