Breaking free from the anger clouding his mind, the Animagus belatedly realized that he had stood from the bed, chest heaving and fists clenched by his side. Remus regarded him with sad eyes, making him aware of the trembling girl in his hold. Ashley had curled herself against Remus’ chest as she looked down at her lap, eyes wet with unshed tears. When Sirius reached out to touch her, to his utter devastation, she flinched away. She was scared...of him.