Chapter nine: Found me

Claire’s pov

“Mumma, I met a new friend today!” Mike exclaimed with a big smile.

“Give mumma a hug,” I said, opening my arms. He rushed into my embrace, and I held him tightly, overwhelmed with the feeling of missing him throughout the day.

“Do you know how much your Mumma missed you today, Mike?” I asked, planting a loving kiss on his cheek as he giggled.

“Yes, Mamma,” he giggled, his eyes filled with childhood innocence.

I beamed with pride, ruffling his hair. “You’re such a good boy, Mike, and Mamma is so lucky to have you.”

“Mumma, I made another friend today,” he excitedly told me once again.

I couldn’t help but find it a bit strange. My son seemed more eager to share stories of his new friends than the potentially life-changing secret he harbored – his emerging supernatural abilities. I wondered when and how he had discovered these unique powers, and why he hadn’t mentioned them yet.

I smiled at him, my heart warming at his excitement. “Who’s the new friend, sweetie? Shou