ZORA

I've not seen Courtney and the kids, but Marissa assured me they are okay.

Ryker and Wesley are nowhere to be found, too.

"Are you ready?" Scarlett asked, appearing at my doorstep.

The sun had set fully now.

I nodded and gestured for her to lead the way.

She did.

Then, somehow, I was the one at the front, leading the way when I didn't even know where we were going to exactly.

"Can you try not to drag your feet" I mumbled, using my hands to pave way through the thick bush.

She laughed softly, “Funny, I thought you were getting to know each other and bonding, not...