Eleanor’s POV
After tromping through the forest, we finally made it back to the tree line. The meadow unfolded in front of them, and in the distance, Prusilla’s house looked darkly. I shuddered thinking of everything we’ve escaped, but felt a resilience burning through me. I felt the longing for justice and revenge.
“Okay, once I’m in position, I’ll signal to you, and it’ll be go time,” Ash said with a coy smile.
I nodded once as she gave me a hug and then disappeared into the large, fir trees. When this was all over, I’d have to ask Ash how she learned to vanish so quickly and without a trace. It was impressive, and, I was sure, very useful.
The sun was high in the sky with a few clouds nearby. It was a beautiful and rare spring day for the Pacific Northwest, and I couldn’t help bu
