Chapter 53: Memories

Waverly and Sawyer raced down the hill towards town still in their evening wear following behind Katia. At the edge of the road, the smoke from Tillbury’s came into view and Sawyer made a sharp turn, sprinting faster at the burning building.

Darren Tillbury stood outside of the restaurant, holding his wife in his arms as she cried. The rest of the Crimson Shadows had gathered around the most well-known building in town and watched in disbelief and helplessness the flames grew larger with each passing minute. Voices chattered in the background as people arrived, whispering their thoughts to one another. Darren’s free hand covered his mouth as he looked on in shock at his family shop being torn apart by the smoke and heat.

“Darren!” Sawyer exclaimed as they approached the store. “What the hell happened?”