Alone in the Wildlands

She is running away to escape a terrifying future.

He is committed to living without emotional ties to anyone.
Will their connection be strong enough to overcome the shadows of the past?
Amber

In this broken, lawless, post-apocalyptic world, few of us remain.
In Hillside village, survival meant that I had to wear a mask of obedience and subservience.
I had to run away to escape a forced marriage, and a terrifying future.
Ethan found me in the Wildlands, and together we are making our way to Springtown.
Trusting a stranger is a risk, but why do I feel so safe with Ethan?
Ethan

I made it this far because I trust no-one.
Life has taught me that trusting people is a sure way of getting killed.
Yet I'm drawn to Amber, a mouse with a heart of courage.
I feel a connection to her which is unexplainable.
But will she accept me when I tell her how damaged I am?

This story is a clean, HEA, post-apocalyptic romance with no cliff-hangers or trigger warnings.