The Envelope That Changed Everything

warm and sticky.

“Easy,” one paramedic murmured, kneeling. “Hey, sweetheart, you’re okay. We just need to check you.”

Owen’s body trembled violently. He clung to William as if letting go would mean dying.

Another paramedic gently lifted the edge of Owen’s shirt, scanning for wounds. “He doesn’t look injured,” she said, voice quiet with confusion. “No continue reading …