Mika sighed. “Fine. So long as you’ve got a handle on it. I won’t say anything. Please, don’t let this get so far that you have no choice but to leave.” Her sister held her even tighter. “I can’t lose you, too.”

“I won’t. I promise.”

life.”

“We’ve already lost so much. We have to stay together. Build a new “You’re not going to lose me.” She couldn’t guarantee it, but she couldn’t stand to see her sister upset.

Mika left her alone and she stared up at the ...