Rue’s POV

Iris had come home just a day after going to the Blood Claw camp for kids. After the outbreak, it was only wise for the kids to get quarantined at home, where they would get good care from their families.

She lay on the couch, her hair spilling on the cushion like she owned the whole world. I sat across from her, watching her color a certain picture book. Watching her was like therapy to me.

“mom” Iris suddenly called, her eyes uncannily mischievous “When are you going to get ...