Thorn.
I speak to Delilah softly because the impact of what Rose said is already evident on her face. As we are about to walk away, Adrien enters the house and I face him because it feels urgent.
“There was a fight between the men at their lodge. One of them is incapable of fighting for the next stage.” Adrien says.
From my side, Delilah walks out of the door and I walk past Adrien to catch up to her.
“I'll talk to you later, Adrien. Fix it and make them see sense.” I say.
As I step outside, the sound of rustling leaves and the distant howling of the wind braces my ear. Despite the challenging weather, Delilah maintains a determined stride to the shelter of her car, where she can finally escape from my broken family.
In devastation, she bends to the grass as if something fell to t
