Sophia’s P.O.V

The minute Nathan stepped through the doors of the Wilson Mansion, I felt the air shift…like the whole house finally exhaled after holding its breath for too long. I stood there frozen for a heartbeat, watching as everyone rushed toward him. Edmund was the first to grab him, pulling him into a rough hug, and then Vee followed right after.

My mom came to him them, tears streaming down her cheeks. “oh dear,” she kept whispering, hitting his arm even as she ...