“It’s time we expose the council for their shady dealings,” Riley said as the boat finally reached shore. By the time they reached the safe house, the sky was already turning pale with early morning light, the sounds of cricket echoing were heard around them. Their footsteps on the porch finally stirred the person inside, Myra’s eyes fluttered open as the door opened, Bria and Melissa stepped into the room. The three of them froze. Myra immediately jumped on her feet, running to hug them. The three of them crashed into one another in a tight hug, holding on like they were afraid the moment might disappear if they let go. “I thought I’d never see you again,” Myra whispered, voice cracking. “We thought the same,” Melissa choked out. Bria didn’t even try to speak at first. She just held them tighter as tears slipped down her face. For a long moment none of them moved. They just stood there, crying quietly into each other’s shoulders. When they finally pulled back, all three o
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