Chapter 18: Fate

Thea’s POV

Sunrise could not come quickly enough this morning. I feel as though I barely slept last night. After leaving Ms. Victoria’s, Hudson and I had talked, and he agreed it would be safe for me to return. I am not sure if she really can help me find my place in this community while I am here, but I’m going to give it a shot.

Part of me is excited to return to see the inside of her home; there were so many amazing things in her garden that I can’t even begin to imagine what it must look like inside.

I dress as quickly as I can, throwing on the first thing my hand touches. I quickly make myself breakfast and slip my shoes on that are sitting by the front door. I grab the leash off of the hook and head out the door with Tank. Hudson is going to keep an eye on him today while I am gone.

As I make my way to the front door, Hudson is sitting on the porch waiting for me.

“How did you know I was going to be here so early? I was just going to slip Tank inside and head on my way.”