I didn’t know what to think about this place. It was lonely and dreadful, kind of like how I felt right now.

But so was home. This desert had kept me safe for more years than I have fingers for. I will forever be thankful for her safety.

But this abandoned place had a different feeling. It was a feeling of uncertainty. And that wasn’t a feeling I wanted to feel.

So as quickly and as quiet as I had come, I slunk back into the cold night, in the safety of the desert’s grasp.