Leo’s body stopped moving, but he didn’t turn to look back at me. It was like he was second guessing what he had just heard and taking a moment to process it.

“What?” I heard Malissa chirp up from behind me, only I was too focused on Leo to pay attention.

I caught up to them and touched Leo’s shoulder, prompting him to turn and face me.

“I’m coming with you,” I repeated, somewhat out of breath from my random burst of common sense. ...