As soon as Raven reached Zerra’s bedroom door, he didn’t even have the energy to knock. He just pushed it open and stepped inside.

Zerra was sitting on the bed, and when she saw him, she rushed over and wrapped her arms tightly around him. It seemed like she was doing much better, but right now, Raven couldn’t care less about that.

“Babe, you’re back,” she said. “I’ve been trying to reach you.”

Her arms were wrapped around his waist as if everything was fine between them, but ...