C39 The boat

CALLIE

“No,” I whispered, shaking my head as my breathing grew rapid.

“No, please. Not this. What do we do?.” The words tumbled out in a frantic rush as my vision blurred with tears. My legs gave out beneath me, and I crumpled to the ground.

Nora crouched beside me, her eyes full of concern. “Callie, we can’t fall apart now,” she said gently