Chapter 75: The World Was Like A Raging River
The days stretched on as Zara, Winter, and Leo continued their journey along the highway. The rainwater had drained out the sides and into the greenery below, leaving the asphalt easier for them to travel through. Now the problem was the sun, which seemed hell-bent on melting them.
"We’ve passed the last two landmarks," Winter noted, his eyes scanning the horizon as he held the map up for Zara to see.
She leaned in closer to peer at the map, her shoulder brushing against his. "Not much farther, then," she murmured, her gaze shifting to the distant skyline. "City H should be just over that ridge."
Winter nodded, folding the map back. "We’ll be there before we know it."
Leo stirred, his small voice piping up. "mommy, is City H a big place?"
Zara smiled down at him, smoothing a hand over his soft curls. "It’s supposed to be a safe place, sweetie. A big city where we can rest and be safe."
Leo nodded, his eyes bright with curiosity. "I want to see it."
"And we will," Zara smiled, "just a day or two left."
She looked at winter who nodded in confirmation.
"Are you always this bossy?" Winter teased, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth.
Zara shot him a sidelong glance. "Only when someone needs direction," she retorted, her tone light but edged with exasperation.