CASSANDRA
Night came and I couldn’t get any sleep. Too many thoughts plagued my mind, and no matter how many times I tried to settle in and get some rest, I just couldn’t. I tossed and turned like mad as images of smoke danced in my mind.
My house was gone and along with it was my mother’s pendant.
After a while, I glanced over at Finnick. I hadn’t told him about the fire. I didn’t want to worry him when there was already so much to deal with. His face was peaceful as he slept, and it brought a smile to my face. At the end of the day, we were mostly safe and sound. I was grateful to at least have my boy with me.
“It’s us against the world, baby,” I whispered, and then I laid back down and closed my eyes.
The next morning came faster than I wanted it to, and I awoke to the sound of a k
