Hera POV

"Hera, it's mom. Can I come in?"

I, who was writing a journal, stopped what I was doing. I put the journal into the drawer and ran to the door. I opened the door and found mom with a small smile on her face.

"Of course you can come in, mom. I didn't lock it."

"Well even so, I have to ask permission because now you have a husband." Mom chuckled.

I honestly had no desire to smile or laugh at all since Xander went to Moonwood, but not to worry mom, I smiled.

"Since he's not around, you ...