Chapter 0363

"Thanks, Frank," I said, managing a weak smile. "We really appreciate your help."

"Yup."

Enzo reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet, then rifled through it for some cash and held the wad out to Frank. "Here," he said. "For the gas and the food."

Frank chuckled again, like more iron pokers raking over more iron coals. "Keep yer money." he said, shaking his head. "Just..." He paused then, and for the first time I saw the old man's yellow eyes fade. They weren't yellow after all; they were hazel. And, for the first time, his face looked tired and sad. "Just... Get it done," he said quietly. His hands were still on the steering wheel, and his knuckles were white from gripping it so hard.

I didn't need to ask what Frank meant. He wanted us to stop Selena and whoever this "Luna" was. It was clear that people like Frank were suffering because of the things that those two did.

I nodded, and reached out to squeeze the old man's knotted hand. As I did, his hazel eyes met mine, and I swore I saw a ghost of a smile flashing across his thin lips.

our

and our snacks into it and waved our goodbyes to the old man before we started heading down the road.

let go of each other's hands once. It almost felt as though we both seemed to be of the belief that if we let go of each other for even a second, we would lose each other again. And

to leave Enzo behind... and if I could find a way to keep

know who this

did he say to you earlier, in the diner?" Enzo

stared at the paved road beneath my feet while I walked. I didn't want to tell Enzo the truth about what Frank said, because it would only reveal that my original plans when coming here were to die with Selena. I was worried that if Enzo found out, he would force us to leave. And I needed to stop Selena, one

"Well?" Enzo asked.

missing princess," I lied. "And

me or not, but

"who is Luna? I've

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