She takes the bottle from me. “What do you taste?” I ask again.

She gulps one big mouthful. “I taste clean water. There’s nothing in it but water.” SHe looks at the bottle like it’s trying to trick her, then back to me.

“We are safe. Now, let’s get clean and downstairs before all of the bacon is gone.”

She slowly gets up and follows me to the bathroom. I help her get the hot water turned on and tell her I am going to leave the door cracked so Doc Sylvia and I can hear if she needs help.

While I wait I cross the room to Lillian and give her another big hug. “Thank you for coming for us.” I let her go and walk into Osiston’s arms. He wraps me up in his massive embrace. My arms almost don’t reach all the way around him, my fingers barely touching.

“We will always come for you, not just because you are a warrior, but because you are family, Little One.” I hug him a little tighter at that and fight to keep the tears at bay. I can’t cry here, I’m not sad, not really. I just didn’t know how much words like that would mean to me.

alone with anyone yet. I don’t know how she feels about this place

know. Once I feel like I got as much filth off. I step out and dry off with a fluffy white towel. I never knew I would appreciate such simple things like showers and warm towels, but here I am and it’s

hanging to just below my shoulders. It’s finally starting to really grow out since Kaley cut it

to Jena. She looks like she’s trying to keep up, but maybe a little

be a lot of people and a little

takes a deep breath like she’s getting ready for a battle and stands up. “I’m going to

at me through

won’t leave you.” I smile at her and link our arms as I lead her towards the door with Lillian

both of you. I will be back in about an hour. Sierra has been rattling my head waiting to hear about you.” She pokes me in

when Osiston will let me get back up to the

you both some food, you’ve been out

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