*Vanessa*

“I’m so glad you’re back,” Seth says, trying to navigate his arms around my frame. He’s trying hard not to aggravate any of my injuries, and he’s so awkwardly sweet that I laugh and pull him in for a proper hug.

It’s a huge step for me, and the first time I’m hugging someone who isn’t Amara or Shawn, but Seth doesn’t protest, instead hugging me back.

“I volunteered to go looking for you, but Shawn ...