The trip was too long.

Syliva wanted to scoff at the thought. Long was an understatement. The trip left her thirsty , exhausted, and starving. She only took a piece of bread and molded cheese for the way. She couldn’t bring herself to take more and leave little to Olivia and Dorian. Thinking about them made her heart ache so much . She packed some of Dorian’s baby socks as a keepsake and anchor. She recalled that Lilly took some of the other ones when she left also.

The train finally stopped at the destination she was going to .People got off and some others went in. Syliva held onto...