CLAIRE
Everyone went out, and I fell back to talk to Calum. He doesn’t look scared but worried. I smiled just so I could ease his mind.
“Stay here, okay? We’ll be back before you know it. You can also eat first if you’re hungry.”
Calum shook his head, “I’ll wait for you, mama.”
“Okay.” I ruffled his hair and followed the pack. At times like this, I worry that something terrible would happen and I wouldn’t be able to Calum. But I can’t stay either. I have to help no matter what.
“Be careful, Mama.” He said before I could get out of the house.
I turned to him and smiled, “I will.”
I caught up with them, running beside Rose, who was still visibly scared.
“It’s going to be okay,” I mumbled to her, but I was also trying to convince myself. It wasn’t fear for myself but for my son. I’m
