"Shh. We have to leave. Can I piggyback ride you now?" Haliya's voice was a hushed reassurance, still carrying the echo of the harrowing experience they had just lived through. The rooftop, once a perilous precipice, now seemed like a sanctuary of survival.
Rye nodded, his heart echoing the thundering rhythm of their fall. The fear that had gripped him during the descent was now replaced by the marvel of his own survival.
Uncertain of their destination, Rye's voice trembled as he asked, "Where are we going?" The gravity of the situation had dawned upon him, and he sought guidance from Haliya, the mysterious savior who had appeared in his life.
Haliya met his gaze with determination, her eyes unwavering. "I'll make sure you're safe. Where's your home?" Her concern was palpable, a testame
