-Lily-
I was sitting by the fire, wrapped tightly in a big blanket, but I was still cold. Shivering uncontrollably, I watched the flames dance and gently stroked Little Diva’s back. She purred softly, curled up beside me.
I still hadn’t decided what to do with her. It was hard. She was the closest thing I had to family, and I didn’t want to let go of her until the absolute last moment. It felt unfair, but I thought it was okay to be a little selfish in these final days… weeks… months? Waiting for death alone was simply…
Was that a car?
I lifted myself from the couch and walked over to the window facing the front lawn. I wasn’t mistaken. There was a car out there, its headlights still glowing brightly, the driver clearly hesitant to turn off the engine.
Garrett?
My heart leaped at th
