Tamara's POV

"Are you okay remaining behind?" Akira asked me seriously.

"Yes, I am," I answered softly and then lifted my suitcase from the ground and put it on the bed.

I was grateful to Kyle, who had brought me my suitcase, and weirded out by Larson, who was standing at the door not saying a word.

"Did you have to threaten them like that?" She asked.

"You mean my parents? Yes, I had to. Do you know how my parents are? They would have slept here if I hadn't done that. Asking ...