Chapter 218 — For Raven!

My life flashed before my eyes… but like, in a good way. In a way where all I could see were good times… times like this.

My throat tightened. “I just…” My voice came out smaller than I intended. “I thought you’d be mad.”

Lila’s expression softened immediately. “Raven,” she said, turning fully toward me. “Why would we be mad at you?”

I swallowed. “Because I didn’t tell you,” I admitted quietly. “And because everyone thinks… it's ...