In the distance, Emma could see the lights of a city twinkling in the dark. It had gotten cold again, but she didn't want to complain. Luci was pushing himself hard to get her to what he believed was safety, though honestly, Emma felt like half of her had died when they'd left Bel behind. She wasn't sure what safety felt like when only half of you remained.
Part of her wondered how she and Luci would make it alone. Not that she hadn't before, but now that she'd had Bel, she just couldn't see her way to solving all those little problems by herself. How would they eat? Find shelter? They'd need money, and she'd left all her things behind. She'd have to replace everything, start fresh. The thought exhausted her, already weighing her down like a heavy burden she couldn't carry. Emma buried he
