Succour

Chapter 27

Liz, May 22

When my car door opens it scares the shit out of me. I actually think someone is robbing me. Seriously, one person should not have to experience the assault of emotions that come after that. Once my brain registers and processes the face I am seeing, the anger is so intense it actually stops my tears for a second. Then comes the exhaustion, I am just too tired to do this. Finally, overwhelming, unexplainable happiness.

The thought that someone cares enough to find me in the dark just means so much. It is that intense relief that launches me into Ben’s arms. For the first time in weeks, I don’t feel alone.