Chapter 207

Hannah told me how far she had gone. Being late had not been intentional, but she got wrapped up in her exploring. She had seen so many new things, she loved it.

“Well, you should enjoy exploring,” I said trying to sound positive. “You have your teeth, wings, and your fur is being covered by your adult hair. I imagine you are well suited to survey this world.”

“There is so much to see,” she said, “but I like knowing you are here for me. I don’t want you to go away.”

Hannah’s features looked troubled.

“I can’t stay here,” I told her trying not to sound sad, “and neither can you…”

“If you are at the compound, I can’t see you or talk to you, Mama,” Hannah whispered.

Damien spoke up then, “It isn’t safe here for your Mama. You know how the other women see her…the men aren’t much better.”

“Racists,” Hannah muttered and I laughed.

“Which is?” Christof asked.

I didn’t realize Hannah had spoken the word in English. There was no equivalen