Jane

“It’s okay, June. Let me go see him,” I stated, trying to sound braver than I felt. “He won’t try anything stupid with me.”

“No, that’s too dangerous,” June muttered firmly, crossing her arms. “I’m coming with you.”

She looked determined, and I could see there was no point in arguing. Sharon stood nearby, quiet and nervous because of June’s earlier warning to her.

“All right, let’s go,” I said with a sigh.

June smiled and nodded. We walked ...