Chapter 31
They heard a faint sound. They turned to find Emily standing in the doorway, holding one of Amrys's worn jackets . Her festive frame was reduced by the burden of her small stature, but she held a silent army in those eyes.
"But I can help," her hands managed to steady herself, but the words trembled from her mouth, barely heavier than falling petals.
Jack and Elizabeth shared an eye, bending down to look at Emily at eye level. You have achieved more than you ever imagined.
Emily nodded, wrapping her jacket tightly around herself. "I'm sure." I wish I could be as brave as he is."
As the sun climbed higher in the sky, the traces of resistance faded. We created a plan, figured out our resources and set new goals. But the survivors found new purpose in their loss. The sacrific
