*One Month Later*

*Cat*

“Cat!” Anna tackled me into a hug as soon as she crawled into the backseat beside me. She squealed loudly, holding me so tight I felt like she might squeeze out my organs. “I’m so excited, Cat! I can’t wait to be your maid of honor. My dress is ready, right?”

I patted her back furiously, gasping for breath from the stranglehold she had around my neck until she finally pulled back. I inhaled deeply, my lungs no longer ...