Chapter 23.

Rosa POV.

This is what I have needed. To just be around the family. I know everyone is worried about little miss stabatha. But so far she is on her best behaviour. Now don’t get me wrong, she has sensed betrayal happening but has not taken action. Could this be a new thing for her?

“Rosa, are you ok? You zoned out.” I look up and smile at Charlie as we sit in what was my old bedroom. It hasn’t been touched. I guess Sassa and Skoll left it alone, like I told them to when I left here to go to the settlement.

“Yeah, I’m fine. It is just surreal being back here after all this time.” I say and he looks down sadly. I know he is still harbouring guilt for what happened and it will take a long time for him to get over it. Me not so much, I think I got over it pretty quickly. I mean, I had to.

“I’m sorry Rosa.” I move to him and sit next to him and rest my head against his arm. Yeah, I’m still a short ass.

“Hey, don’t go there Charlie. It’s ok. We are working through this storm together. What