By the time Simon returned from the barn, I’d tipped the bottle back more times than once and could see the etched numbers on the bottom through the liquid left over. “Dani.” He touched my shoulder, and my head bobbled toward the sound of his soft, disappointed voice. &nbs...
Jace’s mother sat next to Max on one side while my mother perched next to Mel on the other. One empty seat remained, reserved for Jace. I turned to leave, my strength having vanished. He propelled me back to his side, and we waited for the initial surprise to pass. “See?” my mother hissed to Melo...