"What took you so guys so long?" Ella's whine was the first thing I heard when I entered the room.
"Just a nice goodbye."
Ella smiled and jumped on her knees so she was sitting on the edge of the bed. "I like him. We should come visit him again soon."
I ran my tongue along the front of my teeth, feeling somewhat shameful. I knew it would take a miracle to get the kids out of the castle for a second time. I stepped towards her and gave her shoulder a squeeze.
"Do we have to leave today?" Ella's smile was replaced by a frown.
I avoided her saddened eyes. "We are to be at the post office in an hour."
The young girl's sigh was strongly exaggerated as she stood to pack her things. Will and Carter slowly joined her, and I realized the only thing left I had to do was pack as well. When I wa
