#Chapter53
The store Raven found was open every hour the day had to offer. It was large and glowing like a neon candle among the shadow-snuffed buildings. The parking lot was wide and rectangular, holding a few cars in the distance. Ronan, too scared to touch the door, waited for Raven to make his way around and open it.
/"Seashine come too?/" he asked in a whisper, drawing him close to his chest. The sudden fear that hit him made him shaky on his feet. Had him gripping for Raven's shirt. Had him squinting against the car, checking for Adam-sized shapes. He was scared he was gonna pop out from a car like he did before. Hurt his birdie again.
/"Sure, babes. Just hold him tightly because the last thing we need is more lost stuffies./"
/"Poor birdie,/" Ronan whimpered in agreement, thinking back to his poor, lost stuffie.