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.

to be alone with anyone yet. I don’t know how she feels about this place or my team and friends and I

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 glorious. I put on another warrior training outfit and it’s another thing I will never take for

stringy and wet hanging to just below my shoulders. It’s finally starting to really grow out since Kaley cut it off,

Lillian and Doc Sylvia talking to Jena. She looks

ready for this Jena? It’s going to be a lot of people and a little crazy. We can just eat

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

leave me, okay?” She asks, looking up at me through her

our arms as I

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

with you? I don’t know when Osiston will let me get back up to

get you both some food, you’ve been out

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