LOGINI start reading. My voice is a little shaky at first, but it steadies as the story unfolds. It’s some fantasy adventure about a boy and a dragon. The kind of story that would have lit my imagination on fire as a kid.At some point, I feel Noah’s gaze on me. It’s not heavy. Not intense. Just there. W
We stand at the door and wave as the car drives away. The moment the taillights disappear, the air in the house changes. It’s like someone lets go of a held breath. I exhale slowly and so does Noah.“That was…” I start, then stop. “Unexpected.”“That’s one word for it,” he mutters.I can’t tell if h
Aunt Ava nods slowly. Uncle Rowan too... But their eyes say they’re not convinced.“And are you recovering well?” Uncle Rowan asks, gaze flicking to my cast.“Yes,” I say, grateful for the safer topic. “The doctor said I’m healing nicely.”Damn. I’ve had dinner with Aunt Ava and Uncle Rowan more tim
I laugh nervously, the sound too high. “Uh, I just came to see the twins.”Aunt Ava gives me a look so knowing it makes sweat bead between my shoulder blades.“You do realize I know when you’re lying, right?”I swear my soul tries to flee my body. My heartbeat spikes so fast I’m genuinely concerned
My legs refuse to move. They’re rooted to the floor as my mind tries and fails to catch up with what I’m seeing.For a moment, I’m convinced I’m hallucinating. That my tired brain has finally snapped and started producing high-definition delusions. But then my gaze snags on Aunt Ava’s face. The way
“Lilly?” he asks, eyeing me suspiciously.I bite my lips. “Uh, no… A friend.”I can see it in his eyes. He wants to ask something. Wants to dig more about who ‘The friend’ is, but he doesn’t. He just stays quiet and turns to watch the twins.Immediately his posture relaxes, and he looks at peace. Th







