Literature
Home at Last
Home At Last
While the others explored their new island home, Diego and Shira went for a leisurely walk on the beach. For awhile, there was only an amiable silence, except for the sound of waves lapping on the shore, and the distant sounds of their herd calling to each other.
"They seem really nice," Shira said at last, glancing back at the jungle. "Do you think they liked me? Ellie and Peaches, I mean."
Diego looked up in surprise. He'd never heard her sound so uncertain. "Sure," he replied. "Yeah. Why wouldn't they?"
Shira shrugged. "I don't know." She flashed him a brief smile. "Just a little nervous, I guess. I've never been in a herd
