Chapter 16: The Empty Casita

Vaughn

The steady rhythm of boots against dirt kept the noise in my head at bay.

Storm held the lead through the wet grass, while Maple and River flanked my sides. My left shoulder gave a sudden, dull twinge, sending a familiar numbness trailing down the nerve into my outer fingers. I rolled the joint until cartilage clicked, forcing the circulation to stay awake.

Ahead of us, Storm skidded to a h