Alli and Eli walked from the castle that they called a packhouse and headed down the street. It reminded her of a main street in any small town. It bustled with activity as people walked down the street and doorbells chimed as shop doors opened. Alli felt a little overwhelmed since she had been living in isolation for so long. Even when she was with Leeland she didn’t go out much. He allowed her to go grocery shopping once a week and they would go to the bar occasionally, but that was it for the past few years.
Alli found herself people watching as they walked. She took in every sight and sound, failing to notice that Eli was trying to get her attention until he touched her arm. She jumped and jerked her arm away. Eli looked hurt.
“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to. I wasn’t pay
