e not as an escape, but as a childish tantrum. He believed

" he said, his voice low but

trical sigh. "Oh, Ethan, let her go. She'll come b

relic, a thing to be discarded. They were certain I'd be back w

rand staircase. I had a small bag packed in my room

er, trotted to my side, his tail wagging. He was the only source of warmth in this col

him, burying my f

I whispered. "