I have had my guard up and playing fake these last two weeks that I felt weird relaxing in the car. It was honestly so very exhausting to keep up the act. My eyes were constantly scanning out the windows as we drove. Even though I was with him, I was worried that something bad could still happen. We were on our way to a safe house a few towns over. When we arrived and I walked in, Claire was sitting on the floor with the cutest little girl.
"Claire!" I was so excited to see her, it felt like it had been so long. In a way I guess it was a long time since we had seen one another. I ran to her as she stood up and our bodies collided in a hug. "And who is this beautiful little girl?"
"Me? I'm Cassie! You're very pretty!" She smiled up at me.
"Well it is so nice to meet you! Thank you for
