Just as she said, the next few hours passed without particular disturbance. The wagons stopped at intervals, but there was no real danger.
After a while, my stomach groaned with hunger, and I just couldn't handle not eating anymore. I had to settle for cheese — even though I absolutely hated cheese.
I managed either way. Emma woke up at some point, calling my name. I responded and assured her I was with her, which made her crawl toward me and sleep on my thighs.
I hadn't been particularly close to her. We'd crossed paths a few times, and she'd begged me every time to see Kassie. What I knew and felt for her came mostly from Victoria.
We'd spoken here and there, and one thing I'd learned through our conversations was how deeply Victoria cared for her sister — and how talented the young girl was.
