"Isaiah, please gently escort these girls, back to their homes," Wolfie finally conceded.
"We know the way," Manda, Tessy's thirteen year old sister, snapped.
We all looked to her.
I sighed, "Manda please. Go. Stay safe. Take care of your little sister. I'll handle all of this."
She looked at me, wariness in her eyes.
Manda's not the type to be wary or worry. She's tough and doesn't like people seeing her as anything but. Which is why even her small expression of uncertainty is saddening.
"I promise. Your parents will be back soon, and everything will be alright."
I didn't coo it to her. She's not the kind to buy that. Her little sister, who I'm still holding close to my side, eats it up, but her? No. I looked her in the eyes and promised her, and thankfully, I could tell it made her feel a little better.