The Empty Cabin

[POV: Elara]

"It’s a little under an hour away. Call if you need absolutely anything, and we will be right here," my mom says, her bottom lip visibly trembling as she stands by the front door. Her hands nervously smooth down the fabric of her coat, stalling for just a few more seconds of time together.

"It’s actually over an hour," my dad helpfully corrects her, adjusting the strap of his heavy