Linda grew more alert with every passing minute as the air turned colder around them.
She watched Selena shiver softly, small arms tucked close to her fragile body in silence.
Without waiting for permission, Linda moved closer and wrapped Selena in a tight warm hug.
Her eyes searched the room urgently, not for play, not for food, but for warmth.
She lifted her face toward Mom and made a small pleading sound filled with concern.
Linda pulled Selena closer again as if trying to share her own heat completely.
The bond between them glowed in that quiet moment of unspoken protection.
Mom recognized the signal at once and hurried to prepare warm clothes.
Linda never loosened her hold, guarding Selena with fierce gentle devotion.
Selena leaned into the embrace, trusting the arms that refused to let her feel alone.
Cold no longer felt so sharp inside that shared circle of tiny bodies and care.
Mom returned quickly with warm fabric and knelt beside them with grateful eyes.
Linda watched every movement closely as Mom wrapped Selena carefully in soft layers.
Only when the warmth returned did Linda slowly relax her tense little shoulders.
Selena’s shivering eased, replaced by quiet calm and steady breathing again.
Mom smiled at Linda, understanding the silent message she had delivered so clearly.
Love did not need words between them, only action in the moment of need.
Linda stayed beside Selena even after the danger of cold had passed.
She placed one small hand on Selena’s back as if checking again for safety.
Selena rested quietly, wrapped in warmth and sisterly protection.
The room felt softer after that, filled with gratitude and gentle relief.
Linda had not asked for praise, only for warmth for the one she cared about.
That simple hug spoke louder than any cry ever could in that fragile moment.
In the quiet afterward, two small hearts beat in calm shared comfort once more.
