Chapter 47

Goldie’s POV

I opened my eyes and looked at the ceiling. It’s not one I recognize. Where am I?

“About time you woke up,” Tala said.

“Glad you’re back,” I responded.

I can feel someone next to me. By his scent, I know it’s Samuel. I look over and see a sleeping Shannen, next to a sleeping Matty. All my favorite people are in one room. All my favorite people bar one. My dad. I think that’s what that dream was all about. My parents finding happiness together in the afterlife. A happy ending to an awful situation. But why aren’t I with them? I was, but now I’m not.

I rolled over and hugged my brother. Samuel wakes up in my arms. “Goldie,” he shouts ecstatically. Returning my hug.

“Hey bro,” I respond. That’s when Shannen comes over and joins us in bed. I pulled her in for a hug, too. When she pulls away from me, I see bruising on her face and a lump on her head. I can’t believe Kellie would do that to her daughter.

When they pull away, Matty is standing there. “Hey