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.

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 and stuck the key in the ignition, I let out a breath I

had arrived back in Mountainview; but I ultimately decided against it for now. I could call him and update him on everything once I was safely back in the supernatural realm, within

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

do now? All I could do, realistically, was

over either side, 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

house finally came into view, I shook my head as if to dispel

then headed inside and 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, and I knew I could buy whatever I needed, but I liked having my own things. It was like bringing a slice of home

off. I paused, looking around, but nothing

phone rang, and it made

it to be Enzo, but it wasn't.

answered. "What's

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

I said, my tone cautious. "Why? Is everything

when she spoke again, I could hear the tears in her voice.

widened.

a major car accident, and she's unconscious. They said she has multiple broken bones. It's bad,

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

replied, my voice

the phone and rushed downstairs to where my keys were waiting. Without so much as grabbing my jacket, I burst out of the house and into the waning afternoon light. I practically leaped into the truck, whipping out

began speeding toward the

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