Love Unbreakable

Gripping the pepper spray in her backpack, Raegan asserted, "Move aside. I need to find my partner."

One of the men intercepted her and mocked, "You little liar. Your partner deserted you just now."

Raegan's demeanor hardened.

"Do you wish to verify my honesty?"

Those men had come for leisure, not trouble. When laying eyes on the stunning Raegan, they attempted to flirt with her. But they harbored no ill intents.

One relented first, saying, "Easy, miss. No offense intended."

As he coaxed his friend away, he reassured Raegan, "All clear. You can go."

the man halting in Raegan's track lingered,

steps forward, Raegan noticed

a tree, stealing

to tread further down and settled in the shade, anticipating

scorched the hillside,

the only water bottle

two days under such conditions seemed daunting, especially under the assumption that

shut her eyes, subscribing to the mantra "out of sight,

as he walked by, a scent she knew all too well

something striking the ground prompted Raegan to open her eyes.