Melanie had gone through that exact scenario in a way. Even after meeting up with Jared, she had been very aware that each day could be their last. Although they were living mostly in the desert and in hidden areas, they could be discovered by Seekers at any time. Trying not to think of the way things were, she would have been happy to just stay ( Read more... )

Before the Invasion, she would have turned to her father no matter what she was going through. She was daddy's girl, and she learned so very much from him. He taught her how to fight and how to use a gun. He told her stories and old histories of the family. Despite her mother telling them that it was way past their bedtime, Melanie and Jamie would ( Read more... )