RonanWhen Erin, Ashton, and I stepped through the front door, an uneasy quiet settled over us. We were all a bit shaken, our nerves still raw. Inside, everyone was gathered in the living room, waiting anxiously. My father and Uncle Dimitri stood alert, guns in hand. Clearly, they were prepared for whatever might happen, ready to defend the family in case Nikolas sent his men to attack. The tension in the room was thick and stifling, every breath heavy with unspoken fears.As soon as we walked in, my mother rushed toward Erin and me, her face pale and eyes wide with worry. I could see how scared she was, her usual calm replaced by sheer panic. Her hands moved quickly, almost frantically, to check us over, making sure we were alright. In her worry, she pressed a little too hard on my shoulder, where I’d been wounded, and I flinched from the sharp, unexpected pain.“Oh, I’m so sorry! Do you need that looked at?” she asked, her voice trembling. She looked at me, her eyes full of guilt an
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