#Chapter 135: Runaway

Cara’s POV I allow myself only a few moments of weakness, wrapped in Alaric’s arms, before I drag my determination back to the forefront of my thoughts and harden myself for what’s to come. We’ll have to move again, but Alaric has many houses over many different locations. If we are careful, if we plan better, we can always be on the move to keep from being found again. “I’ll make a few calls,” Alaric says. “I’ll get things moving as soon as possible.” He seems hesitant to move right away, though, as if there is something holding him back. “Alaric?” I ask. “Forgive me,” he says and shakes his head lightly. “With everything going on, the concern on my mind is such a trivial thing in comparison.” “Tell me anyway,” I say. “I want to feel normal for a moment. Any concern that isn’t worry over our lives is one I will welcome to talk through with you.” “It’s the kids,” he says. “Ethan already hates me. I worry that forcing him to move time and again will only make those feeli