Chapter 27 ☾ No Matter What

Keifer POV Relief is so tight in my chest, but I've never breathed easier in all my life. Opal has fallen asleep in my lap. She's warm now, the small space flooded with stuffy air from the heater. It's uncomfortably warm, but it's put my mate to sleep, so I'm not changing it for anything. I anxiously eye the windows, waiting impatient for Asher and Beau to return with fresh clothing. They've been gone for over an hour, and its not until well past midnight that I spot them walking down the sidewalk. I breath a sigh of relief, adjusting Opal in my arms so I can roll down the window. Asher approaches the door, large bag in hand, a cheesy cartoon moose on the side with words scrawled across saying "Come again!". I doubted they wanted us to come back after looting, but I never planned on returning to the town given the circumstances that brought us here. I press a finger to mouth, pointing down at Opal in her slum