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I didn't look back as I hurried away from the burning building. There was no use looking back. I had no idea where I was, or what part of the city I'd ended up in, but I could figure that out later. It was the safest way. My hands stayed cupped around Flitter. I didn't want him to get hurt, even if it meant I had to run a little funny thanks to holding him. It was worth it to keep him safe. I didn't want to run into Trent and have to explain that something had happened to his butterfly. He'd think I was a clumsy fool.
Once I was satisfied I was far enough away, I paused, leaning against a cold stone wall.
I opened my hands and my heart sank. His bottom left wing had turned from a glittering gold to a harsh black.
"I'm so sorry," I whispered.
He flapped his wings together despite the
