Breaking Free

Bryce stared at his phone screen, a deep crease forming between his brows. "It makes no sense. Why isn't Hazel picking up?" he muttered aloud. He tapped the redial button again, but the call went straight to voicemail.

He and his mother stood stranded by the side of the busy road. A pile of luggage sat at their feet, trapping them on the hot pavement. The afternoon sun beat down, baking the aspha