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.

familiar pickup truck was waiting for me, and when I finally slid into the driver's seat and stuck the key in the ignition, I let out a breath I didn't know I had

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

now; not just the familiar and comforting sights and sounds of my family, but something more. The panic on their faces when I told them about the

going to be a wild journey, but what was I supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically,

the windows down to let in 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 I did lose my baby? Was it inevitable? Was it something that I would

came into view, I shook my head as if

up to the bedroom to grab some things. Clothes, a few books, my laptop, toiletries. My bedroom back at my father's mansion was full,

off. I paused, looking around, but nothing

rang,

expecting it

I answered.

the line, something that I rarely heard from her. "Oh, thank god. Are

got back," I said, my tone cautious. "Why? Is

let out a shaky breath, and when she spoke again, I could hear the tears in her voice. "You have

eyes widened. "Jessica? What

she's unconscious. They said she has

as I listened to Lori's words. Jessica was one of the strongest people I knew. The

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

of the house and into the waning afternoon light.

began

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