Los Alamos, New MexicoBrandon missing, and mom likely dead left Amber numb. Her arms and legs tightened, their muscles not coordinated due to lack of sleep, and little food.
General Nord had threatened to force them to leave and go to a "safe" place. For now, he sent them to a room to sleep for a few more hours. Then he would brief them on what was expected of them.
She wouldn't leave Livia and Corbo behind. Livia needed to find hope within herself. Corbo needed to find his father, and his own future.
Karen should have been here to help her. She would have helped Livia and Corbo already, of that Amber was sure. Amber checked her phone. No message. What could be taking Karen so long? The clock said 9:00 am. Karen would be in school and couldn't answer the phone now.
Adrift in a world sh
