Crying Wolf

“Mumma, where are we going?” my little one tugged at the hem of my shirt. I looked down at her and smiled.

“We are going to a new place, Penny. You will love it,” Aaron lightly pinched her chubby cheeks and grinned at her. Penny beamed up at him.

“Will I also get dolls, chocolates, and icecakes there?” Penny asked, almost bouncing in her seat with excitement. My heart melted in my eyes. I had missed it. I quickly wiped my tears as Aaron promised her that she would have whatever her little heart desires.

She looked beyond thrilled. Her smile was enough to drill strength into my veins. A month. I will do it for my child. For her future.

“Mumma, I am so happy,” she climbed onto my lap and gave me a tight hug. I chuckled and hugged her back.

My heart was pounding hard in my throat as we entered his pack’s territory. I looked around. The place was kept neatly. Smooth roads, clean neighborhoods, guards stationed in equal distances. What impressed me most was the fine balance bet