Chapter 21

Julia POV

Five days ago.

“Where are we going, momma?” After we walked through downtown New York, we headed for the bus station. The storm still hadn’t completely settled and it was starting to get wet so I needed to figure out a plan and fast and that started with us getting a bus away from town and away from life as we know it.

“It’s going to be one big adventure!” Her little face lights up with excitement as her body bounces around in the seat at the idea of an adventure but the truth is that I have no idea of where we are going or where we are even going to stay tonight. Yes, I planned on us leaving but not for a few more weeks so with no final plan in place I’m at a loss right now.

We ride the bus until it takes us to the outskirts of the town and for some reason, I decide that this is our stop. Of course, the moment that we are off the bus and it’s out of sight, I instantly regretted my decision. I have no idea where we are so getting off here was