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.

as the city was, I loved being home amongst the trees. I practically jogged out to the parking lot where our familiar pickup truck was waiting for me, and when I finally slid into the driver's seat

for now. I could call him and update him on everything once I was safely back in

familiar and comforting sights and sounds of my family, but something

supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically, was wait for the witch's examination. Only then would I know

the early summer breeze and the radio playing one of my favorite songs, I couldn't help but wonder what if the fortune teller was right? What if

dwindled a bit and the house finally came into view, I shook my head as if

at my father's mansion was full, and I knew I could

packed my bags, a strange feeling washed over me. I couldn't explain it, something just felt... off. I paused, looking around, but nothing was out of the ordinary. The house was untouched, the shadow entity was nowhere to be found,

then my phone rang, and it made me

my pocket, expecting it to be Enzo, but it

I answered. "What's

on the other end of the line, something that I rarely heard from her. "Oh,

said, my tone cautious. "Why? Is

hear the tears in her voice. "You have to come to the

widened.

unconscious. They said she has multiple broken

Lori's words. Jessica was one of the strongest people I knew. The thought of her hurt and unconscious

be there as soon as I can, Lori," I replied, my voice trembling. "Just hold on, okay? I'm

up the phone and rushed downstairs to where my keys were waiting. Without so much as grabbing my jacket, I burst out of the

then, I began

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255