Chapter 170: _Painful Reunion
We successfully took the children to Elder Gita’s sanctuary, watching as some pack soldiers took them off my hands and into the duplex.
There were several wolves in the building but I couldn’t spot my family.
"What if they aren’t here?" I asked, my heart racing. "Does this mean they’re dead?"
Soon, I wasn’t able to control my breathing and started hyperventilating, placing my hands on my chest.
Negan placed a hand on my back, trying to comfort me but it was to no avail.
I drew out my phone, trying to dial my brother’s number first.
However, my heart skipped a beat when I heard the sound of his ringtone behind me.
"Caleb?!" I nearly screamed, swerving my body to the sound of the phone only to see him standing there with a wry smile on his face and his phone placed on his ear.
The tears that I had been fighting to hold back began falling as I ran up to him, drawing him into an embrace as my shoulders relaxed.
"By the moon, where have you been?" I queried, sniffling when I pulled away from the hug and took a closer look at his face. "I’ve been looking all over for you guys. I even tried calling your number but–"
"I’m fine now, sis." Caleb gave me a warm smile, placing his hands on my shoulders. "It was hell out there. Mom and I managed to escape but... But dad..."