*Delilah*

I sat outside watching the kids running around and squealing in delight. They were so close and I loved that for them.

Seeing them together, I couldn’t help but think about my own sister, or stepsister, anyway. Kendra and I had played like this as kids. I sighed, wondering where it all went wrong.

Flora chased Kyle and Cody, her hands raised like she was a monster. I smiled to myself, happy for the moment.

I never imagined my life ...