-Chris-
My sister’s words echoed in my head, intensifying my worry. My father was already looking for us, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Kate’s father was too. They would search every corner to find us and would likely punish us.
“Chris.” I heard Kate’s sweet voice pull me from my thoughts, and I turned to look at her.
“Let go. Just a little,” she said, nodding towards my tight grip.
I glanced at my hands, noticing the knuckles had turned white from the strain. I sighed and loosened my grip, relaxing my shoulders as well.
“It will be okay,” she reassured me.
“I hope so,” I replied with a sigh.
“We’ll figure something out. You said so yourself.”
I nodded slowly, but after my conversation with Speedy, my doubts were mounting. “Do you need me to stop somewhere before we do this?” I a
