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.

in there for her and I head in for my turn. I keep it quick, not wanting Jena to be alone with anyone yet. I don’t know how she feels about this place or my

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,

below my shoulders. It’s finally starting to really grow out since Kaley cut it off, man how long ago was that? I really need to

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

to be a lot of people and a little crazy. We can just eat up here

okay.” She takes a deep breath like she’s getting ready for a battle and stands up. “I’m going to have to do it sooner or later, I

She asks, looking up at me through her eyelashes, her face still tilted toward the ground. Like she is ashamed of the

smile at her and link our arms as I

be back in about an hour. Sierra has been rattling my head waiting

when Osiston will let me get back up to the

some food, you’ve been out

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