Nora couldn't help but curl her lip in annoyance. Seriously? This guy has no clue how lucky he is. Doesn't even know how to appreciate a blessing when it's handed to him...
After the chaos and bloodshed, the survivors at the shelter began gathering their things again, trying to pull themselves together—both physically and emotionally. The grief of losing loved ones still hung heavy in the air.
Then Lily spoke up, hesitantly: "Maybe... I should stay here with you, sis. I won't go to Mount Elbert Shelter just yet."
Her father's face tightened with worry. "Don't be ridiculous!" he said, his voice sharp with concern. "It's dangerous here. Have you even thought about what could happen?"
"I just... I just want to be with my sister," Lily mumbled.
"Your sister's an Awakener. Are you?" he asked, trying to reason with her. "You're just a regular girl. Staying here won't help anyone—it'll only put you in danger."
