Natalia
Somehow the air hangs heavier today than during the attack.
It was only twenty-four hours ago, most likely even less, since everything went down. On the battle field, no one had a moment’s breath to think of the aftermath of what had occurred.
The only thing all of us could consider at the time was survival.
It’s an entirely different story today though.
Entirely different.
Everyone tried to be on board with the funeral preparations. It hit so close to home that it’s expected. And because of it, we’ll be able to put the fallen to rest much sooner than usual.
On my way back to the clinic, I spy Alden lingering around the side garden. A smile splits my face, and I wave over at him.
He has both hands buried in the pockets of his jeans as he crosses over to me, his feet drag
