Violet
Bei woke the following morning looking better than she had in days which surprised me.
The tension was gone, and she didn't have the stiffness or discomfort I had been watching for. Her eyes were alert too.
"I told you I was fine," she said, catching me staring. A small smile tugged at her lips. "You worry too much."
I let out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding. "Maybe."
I was relieved she was okay, but underneath, a part of me had almost hoped she would turn back.
I hoped there was nothing dangerous waiting for us here. I didn't want her risking her life alongside my own.
'Maybe I should have just gone without asking her for advice on reading the maps.'
"Let's move," I said, having our bags float.
