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When I finally finished, Mrs. Higgins took my hand in both of hers. Her grip was surprisingly strong.
Her eyes searched mine with a strange, lingering sadness.
“Remember that.”
Chapter 3: The Sirens Before Sunrise… Continue Reading ⬇️
For the first time in weeks, my mind did not immediately run toward disaster. Maybe it was because I had done one small useful thing in a world where everything else felt impossible. Maybe kindness, even when you are broken, has a way of reminding you that you are still alive.
But before the sun rose, sirens woke me.
Then came the knock.
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