Pāhonoa te oro

With a final, dismissive nod, he turned and left the shop. The bell chimed cheerfully behind him.* *The moment the door closed, the facade shattered. Liana's knees buckled. Jane lunged forward and caught her before she hit the floor, pulling the trembling girl into a tight, fierce hug.* *"Shhh, it's okay, it's over, he's gone," Jane whispered, her own body shaking with adrenaline and rage. She held Liana close, feeling the girl's small frame tremble violently against her. "You did so well. You