*Mae*
Mae sat on her bed pushing her heel into her boot.
“Are you sure this is a good idea?" April asked, hesitantly.
Mae didn't look up as she continued to lace up her boots. When she finished, she sat up and looked intently at her sister.
“Yes, I'm sure. This is the next best step to figure this all out and fix what went wrong," Mae answered. She slapped her hands against her thighs with a smile. “Are you ready?"
April forced a smile and nodded. Mae stood and reached out her hand. Together, the girls left the room and headed downstairs. Mae hoped her father was already gone; she didn't want to try to explain to him what she was doing. His temper was already sensitive enough.
When the girls were safely out of the house and on the trail headed north, Mae breathed a sigh of reli
