Ella

The drive back from the nature reserve is a blur of city lights and gentle hums from my new car's engine. The sky, once bright and full of life, now dims into a deep indigo as night claims the horizon.

The city looks magical at this time, with lights flickering like stars in the distance. I glance in the rearview mirror. Rachel, my brother, and my mom are following closely behind in their cars, their headlights illuminating the road.

I can still ...