Unfaded (52 page)

It was. The mountains loomed over
us, covered in millions of snowy trees. The sun was bright. It was really beginning to feel like spring was in the air. The wind blew through my hair, sending whispers to my ears.

I'm coming for you, sister. Wait for me.

I nodded at nothing. My sister had found me. She'd be coming soon. I was looking forward to meeting her. But I was no longer Apani. I wouldn't let her bully me again.

The sun was warm on my face. It felt so good.

“Do you mind if we stay here for a while?" I asked Kian. "I don’t want to go home just yet.”

“I was just thinking the same thing.”

I snuggled up against him, covering the blanket around the both of us, drawing him closer.

Kian brought his lips down and pressed against mine.

It was a good day to be alive.