TheClosetKidnapper

Chase I look at her and find that I can't be mad, not at her, "Neither was I. A-At least I got a family out of this... or the possibility ...

Elijah My heart aches at the sight of her and I tighten my grip with her words, comforting her.

Ryder I shake my head, looking at her, "No. I'd rather not be, actually."

Chase I swallow. So much for a future...

Elijah Alexis starts sobbing and I sit up, walking to her and dropping at her side. I wrap my arms weakly around her and put aside my own problems for ...

Ryder No... it's not. I just not and continue walking, sighing.

Chase "So I'm fourteen forever?" I ask.

Ryder "Sorry," I say as we walk back to the house. "For what happened back there."

Chase I stay where I am, thinking, "I-I have a question. Do we age?"

Aw.

Ryder Once done shacking up the horse and its stuff, I walk to the door of the stables and wait for Val.

Chase I set her on her bed but sit beside her, keeping close after she sets her head against my chest.

Ryder I take my horse to the side and remove its saddle, lost in thought.

Whoa. Just randomly or did she tell you about it earlier?

Chase I hesitate before gently picking her up and carrying her back to our room to be more comfortable.