Maya’s POV
I held the little girl close as we walked through the dark forest. Her small hand gripped my shirt. The night air felt cold on my skin. My legs hurt from running, but I kept moving. Sarah walked beside me. My real sister. She looked tired but strong. Liam stayed close behind us. His eyes watched every shadow. Chloe and Marcus followed. Sophia and Elena helped each other. Alexander led the way with a small light. We all felt scared, but we stayed together.
The girl looked up at me. “Aunt Maya, where is my brother? The man said I have a brother.”
Her words made my chest tight. I did not know how to answer. Sarah kept so many secrets. A twin brother, another child in this dangerous world. I survived by letting bad men use me. Now I must protect two children I barely know. The we
