THE LAST PACK
Then come with us, Emily said, you can always leave…
See, you’re young, don’t see the danger. This world is every man for himself. I was in a settlement, and I saw what they’re capable of when danger arises.
He was opening a can of peaches. My hand went into my pocket. I was wary and ready to defend Emily. I pulled her behind me, not trusting Henry.
We have food, and we appreciate your hospitality…
" Let her eat; she needs it, wolf," he said. The way he said 'wolf' made me tense. I never knew whether people like Henry meant it as a slur, as a fact, or as something in between. Out here, sometimes it was all three.
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