Xeno is already halfway across the warehouse when I call out to them. “Please be careful.” My voice cracks, but I force the worry deep inside. This day was always going to come, I can’t fall apart now. I refuse. Xeno hesitates, then jogs back to me. He reaches up behind his neck and a second later has unclasped a familiar necklace. It’s the one the Breakers gave to me when we were kids. “This is our promise to you, Tiny. We’re getting that happy ever after,” he says, before placing the necklace around my neck and securing it in place. “Come back to me,” I whisper.
