Nina

"And we have now landed in Mountainview. Thank you for flying with us."

The pilot's muffled voice crackled over the airplane speakers, rousing me from a fitful sleep. When I cracked my eyes open, the old woman beside me shot me a smile.

"Sleep well?" she asked.

I nodded, stifling a yawn. "It was much needed, I'll say," I said with a wry chuckle.

"Exhaustion gets the best of us sometimes, especially when we're pregnant," she said, patting my arm. "Make sure you get enough sleep, dear. It's always important."

"I will."

With that, the old woman stood, collected her carry-on bag, and left. I followed suit soon after.

I was grateful to finally have my feet on solid ground. The anxiety of the past few days had left me feeling frazzled, and all I wanted was to be home, even if it was just for a little while. Enzo's reassurance before I left the city had helped calm my nerves somewhat, but I couldn't shake the uneasiness that had settled in the pit of my stomach.

"Okay," I murmured to myself as I walked through the airport toward the luggage pickup. "I'll go home, grab what I need, and then it's off to see the parents."

After grabbing my luggage, I made my way through the terminal and out into the crisp forest air. The scent of pine and the sight of the towering trees filled me with a sense of peace that I had been missing.

jogged out to the parking lot where our familiar pickup truck was waiting for me, and

him know that I had arrived back in Mountainview; but I ultimately decided against it for now. I could call him and update him on

just the familiar and comforting sights and sounds of my family, but something more. The panic

but what was I supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically,

my favorite

finally came into view, I shook my head as if to dispel the thoughts. No,

things. Clothes, a few books, my laptop, toiletries. My bedroom back at my father's mansion was full, and I knew I could buy whatever I needed, but I liked

couldn't explain it, something just felt... off. I paused, looking around, but

then my phone rang, and it made

of my pocket, expecting it to

I answered.

voice was frantic on the other end of the line, something that I rarely heard

said, my tone cautious. "Why? Is everything

could hear the tears

widened.

in a major car accident, and she's unconscious.

Jessica was one of the strongest people I

replied, my voice trembling. "Just hold on,

as grabbing my jacket, I burst out of the house and into the waning afternoon light. I practically leaped into the truck, whipping out of the driveway without even

I began speeding toward

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