Lucas carried his sister and spun her around. He couldn't contain his happiness at seeing his sister alive and well. He knew something was wrong when the lurkers gathered in one particular place, and he took his chance, which didn't disappoint him.
"Hey, hey, don't cry," Lucas said, wiping the tears from her face. Sussie nodded her head and chuckled. He rested his forehead on hers, feeling his heart thump loudly.
"I'm glad you're fine. I'm beyond proud of you for surviving," Lucas said.
"I waited for you," Sussie whispered, sniffling.
"You did well, my little sister," Lucas muttered, hugging her once more. After a few minutes, they let go of each other. Sussie turned around and saw her friends waiting for her to talk.
"This is Lucas. He is my older brother," Sussie said, introducin
