Chapter 72 : Run for it

*Flora*

Walking through the woods, following Aunt Kendra, had grown tiring. I wanted to go home to sleep. She had woken us

“Flora.” Kyle nudged me. He had been the quietest during our journey through the woods but I don’t think he was playing the same game Cody way.

“Flora.” Kyle nudged me again and I shot him a look before glancing back at Aunt Kendra.

“Shh, Kyle,” I said to him. I wanted Aunt Kendra to like me and if she was trying to help keep us safe then I needed to listen to her and keep quiet.

“Flora, listen to me,” Kyle insisted with a harsh whisper.

I grumbled but let him pull me back, slowing our pace to distance us from Cody and Aunt Kendra. When we were far enough away from them, Kyle leaned toward me and I leaned into him.

“I don’t know how to explain it,” Kyle started.

“Just try, Kyle,” I encouraged, smiling at my brother.

“Aunt Kendra,” Kyle paused again, thinking about how to phrase it for me. “Aunt Kendra, well, her colors are off.”

“What do y