The icy wind howled, battering against mother and child as they fought the elements to find haven. Strelitzia's teeth chattered so hard there were several times she feared that her teeth would break. Her arms were wrapped around Sabrie to offer whatever warmth she could. Hours drifted by since they left the cave in search of somewhere better.
Her stomach ached painfully. How long had it been since she had eaten or had been given food that she could keep down? And her poor baby..Strel tried twice to breastfeed but nothing ever came out only leaving her child fussy and upset. Months of malnutrition had left her unable to lactate. Colton had taken so much more than their freedom. Both of them needed to find something soon before they became food for animals and creatures that lurked in the shadows.
