Pāhonoa te oro

Jessie knew better. People like that didn’t just give up. He spotted a dip in the land ahead—a shallow hollow surrounded by thick brush and fallen trees. “Down here,” he said, guiding her carefully. They slid into the hollow, hidden from view. Jessie gently lowered Sarah onto the ground, his hands shaking for the first time since they started running. “Stay with me,” he said, dropping beside her. Sarah nodded weakly.