Sam’s POV
“It’s only a short-term arrangement in case Jaxon comes back. I don’t want him finding you.” Ellie told me before she left. I know her heart is in the right place, but I was scared. I would be all alone in a world I know nothing about.
“The priority is keeping you safe, Sam. That is what we all want.” Zola told me comfortingly. She didn’t sound sure, but she was right. I may not be happy about being here. But my safety should come first.
Ellie left this morning, but not before leaving me with some cash and a cheap mobile phone. She promised to return on the 1st of every month, regardless of what day it was. Since it was only the 14th today, two weeks seemed like a long time to wait.
“How had our lives come to this?” I spoke to Zola as I woke up that first morning. “
