Nina
“Fine,” Selena said, slowly lowering the knife. “I’ll go with you.”
I let out a relieved sigh at Selena’s words and smiled gently, then led her over to the door and opened it for her. She stepped out into the hallway, still avoiding eye contact, and walked alongside me with her head down. As we came out of the building and headed back out into the chaos, I was surprised to find that she continued to follow me with no complaints; although she didn’t drop her knife.
Finally, we made our way back to the infirmary. Luke, Lori, and Jessica were guiding the refugees into the tunnels.
“I’m not going in there,” Selena said, shaking her head and folding her arms across her chest when she saw where the refugees were headed. “No way.”
“It’s safer down there,” I said, trying my best not to u
