The weight of the world felt heavier than ever before, but I couldn't let it crush me. I had to be the rock he could lean on, the protector he needed. I slipped the leather necklace Crow had given me over my head, the turquoise stone cool against my skin. It was a reminder of the love and loyalty that still existed, even in a world filled with chaos and danger.
The days in San Diego turned into a routine of job hunting, cheap motel dinners, and long, restless nights. I tried to keep Leo's mind off of the past by taking him to the beach, to the zoo, anywhere that might bring a smile to his face. But every time we stopped for ice cream or rode the Ferris wheel, his eyes would drift to the horizon, searching for the familiar rumble of motorcycles that had once signaled the presence of our ma
