#Chapter 209 – The Journey Into the Unknown

Late that afternoon, I frown at Rafe as Victor and he clasp hands on the front porch. The two spent most of the day talking to each other, making their plans, working through things. To give them space, I had concentrated on packing our bags and getting the kids ready for our trip. It was a good split of the labor, honestly. I needed a distraction to keep me from clawing Rafe’s face off, and Victor needed a more sedate activity than packing. I’m by no means at my full strength, but Victor? I can tell that he has less energy than me. Still, I can’t say that I’m thrilled with the outcome, all told. “I can’t believe you’re letting him stay here in the house while we’re gone,” I say, my arms crossed as Victor joins me at the door to the RV. The boys are already inside, climbing over everything and unpacking all of their belongings which, I’m sure, will fly all over the living space as soon as we get moving. “It’s the best of both worlds, Evelyn,” Victor says, wrapping an arm around