safe


She’s far away, belly deep in tall grass with others by her side.


Ruby.


“She’s here, Stella,” I whisper. “Ruby’s safe. Just like I promised.”


I call to Ruby, but the wind tugs at my words and I know she’ll never hear me.


Still, Ruby pauses for a second, her ears spread wide like tiny sails.


Then, with lumbering grace, she moves on through the grass.

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