MAXINE

I swallowed. War was not an easy thing. There was always loss on both ends. Liam must have sensed my worry because he placed his hand on my shoulder.

"You should head back home," he suggested. "We'll take care of everything for you."

I nodded. "You're right." I agreed. "Goodbye. Take care."

As I left the pack house, I realized how much I needed a moment of normalcy. Nadia, my former colleague and friend, had been through so much recently, especially after the accident that had ...