Secrets in the Ruins

Once everything was packed, the three of them slipped out of the apartment, disappearing into the early morning mist that blanketed the village.

Just like the last time he and Roxy had come to find Freya, the villagers peeked at them through broken windows, their eyes filled with fear and guilt. Because of this guilt, none of the residents dared to make eye contact.

Whenever their eyes met, the vi