Chapter Eighteen - Ollie

Ollie

Several weeks later

Mid-May

Spring had finally come. There was still snow on the ground surrounding the cabin, but it was beginning to melt. Water poured out of the gutters, splashing into mud puddles below. Oliver opened the front door, squinting against the bright sunlight that reflected against the remaining snow. He drew in a long breath, letting the crisp and clean air fill his lungs.

The long winter appeared to be over, which had him feeling a bit blue, de