Aurora's Angel

by Emily Noon

“No, I’m not cold.” Aurora pointed at the moon. “That is my sunrise and the moon calls to me. It is to me as the sun is to you, my light and guide. The stars my signposts so I’m never lost.”

“I’m not winded, I’m just breathing with enthusiasm. We’ve been walking for what feels like forever and mostly in silence.

I think family only counts as family if they treat you as such. Otherwise, they are just blood-related strangers.”

This was the danger of the unknown and the discomfort of finding herself in a situation she could not control but she didn’t fear for her life.