Chapter 123. Why Couldn’t You?

“This is not the little sub pack and hide out I imagined it would be.” Doc infiltrates my thoughts, appearing beside me with that soothing English dialect that’s becoming like a warm hug, and I have to smile at that.

“Me either. I knew nothing of what’s happened since I left. It’s crazy.” I shrug, eyeing up the room with a sigh.

“Yes, Colton gave me a condensed version as we wheeled Sierra in. He looks as tired as I feel, and we’re both sagging over here, probably just as eager for a bed as the other to lie down for a little while, but both of us have to be here. Although, I’m rather glad that we ended up in a place that ensures I have time to wake her safely. I don’t need to rush and risk her body going into shock. This was definitely your Fates guiding the way and providing us with ample shelter for a very difficult task.”

“How long do you think that will take?” I ask genuinely, eager to see Colton finally get to reunite with her after all these years. Eyes fall