pte

tand up, my frustration bu

I walk out the door, closing it behind me. Let her deal with her problems, I think

me thing. I can see where she's coming from, even if it's annoying. Sighing, I close my bedroom do

squeal of laughter. I shake my head, amused by the playful scene, then look away.

d. I open the fridge, scanning the shelves before my eyes land on some leftover chicken wings. My stomach rumbles in

n her face. Without hesitation, she rushes over and wraps me in a tight hug. I'm mo

erious." I manage to say, my wor

l, I promise." Her voice is sweet, and she gives

return to my chicken wings, savoring every bite. 'Her m

's off between Alessandra and her mate. She's been distant for days, an

he house, and the tone of the conversation imm

Mum says, her voice

ice is loud, his frustration pal

othing serious is happening. When I push the door open, I see Mum and Dad in the middle of a heated conversation. She's

sion. This isn't typical. Dad rarely yells at her. Usually, he's the one making jokes, a

standing up and walking toward Mum. He wraps his

little, but there's still a tension in the air. "She's my daugh

ssion one of regret. "I know. I'm just-" He cuts

sks, her voice gentle, but t

tell that whatever it is, it's affecting both of them. They've been like rocks for each other for a

my voice quiet, unsure o

air. He looks exhausted. "Alessandra's in a coma... already. She's only been there fo

he news. Alessandra's in

ing my mouth. I can't wrap my mind around it

the two of them. I wouldn't let your mother go anywhere without knowing where she is,

er, more to myself than anyone else. But I promised Alessandra I wouldn't s

know it's hard, sweetie. But right now, we

feeling that there's more to

th me. "Well, I'm gonna hit the sack," I say

says softly, walking o

, his voice quieter than usual,

eading back to my room. As I shut the door behind me, I can't stop t

nd worries, but I try to push them aside, needing rest more than anything right now. Just a

ened?" Toby asks, his v

eply, my v

shaking her head in disbelief.

nd still focused on th

h of them turn and leave. I hear the door close softly, and I close my

esn't come e