SILAS’S POV Aurora’s mom had shifted and run here. Since the diner nestled right on the woodline, there had been a safe space for her to move back. She must have known the area to be able to come here so quickly. But this made it a lot easier since we had no second car to worry about as we drove home. Aurora was in the front seat, her arms crossed as she stared out the window angrily. As she asked, I called her. Her mom, Lindsey, stared out the window also but with a look of concern that dodged back to Aurora occasionally. “Lindsey, have you thought about how you’ll escape hiding then?” “I didn’t think this would ever come. I always thought I’d be found and murdered instead. So no. Not at all. But I hope to lay low as I formulate a plan.” “I have a place in town that you’ll be safe at.

