Yvonne
I touch my cheek as I walk away from Nate. I feel his eyes on me, but I don’t turn back. Quickening my pace, I head for home, wishing I had my car. The sun is beginning to dip as I walk through the woods with their lengthening shadows. It’s a good thing I know these woods like the back of my hand. The sounds of the crickets and other creatures are soothing as I move along a beaten path. My eyes adjust to the looming darkness.
Elpis hums in my head.
‘What are you humming about?’ I ask while knowing the answer.
‘Isn’t he handsome?’ She says.
‘Nate?’ I mutter. My heart aches as I am mad at him for arresting my parents. I know they aren’t actually my parents. I am not their blood, but they always treated me like I was.
‘Don’t be mad at him,’ she sighs. ‘He didn’t want to arrest
