R was on his feet before the Healer had finished what he was doing.
“You need to come, now.” R instructed. He moved towards the house without looking back to see if Janus was following. He could feel Phoebie's panic and he met her at the foot of the stairs.
“He-he... R I think he's changing. I thought we had more time. But..” He caught her in his arms and she shielded Luna between them, burying her face in his chest. R could feel her trembling and smell the fear on her.
“Where is he?” Janus gasped, sliding to a stop behind them.
“Aunty Em's bedroom.” Phoebie mumbled into R's shirt, a quiet sob wracking her frame. R held her away from him slightly.
“Phoebie, stay down here, I'm going to take the healer up, we're going to see about Bel.” R ordered and Phoebie nodded, not mak
