Page 96 of Backbone


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I feel reborn.

“Come on, we have to go,” adds Bruno, forcing his throat so nobody noticed his anguish and abruptly wiping his cheeks with the back of his hand.

Sarah tries to approach him to comfort him, but he walks away, too ashamed of these feelings. He sits in the van and stay there.

Carter observes everyone with curiosity until he finds Sarah; he smiles at her.

“I knew we'd meet again, Snow White.”

She approaches him and with a tired but fulfilled smile and hugs him.

“Don't lie to me, you always thought I was going to die there.” She answers while caressing his back.

Carter says something in her ear, and she looks surprised for a second, I can almost say she blushes.

Bruno clears his throat from the vehicle and Carter releases her automatically. He knows how territorial his cousin is. I, on the other hand, still need to comprehend him a little more.

Everyone gets in the Jeep.

The sound of the engine starting feels like a new beginning, a new world. No, what am I saying? My world, in my hands, I feel so excited, so full of energy, untouchable and safe.

I feel amazing!

It's so nice to feel the love of the D'Amico family again.