She was pretty sure no one was around, but there was always a chance Tori was up for an early run. Mom, who’d always risen with the sun before Alex had died, would certainly still be in bed. And Kyle was staying in the apartment over the garage so he likely wouldn’t be about either. Plus, he was not a morning person. A bottle of water sounded good, but Sara didn’t dare go into the kitchen for fear Tori was in there having her pre-run coffee. Instead, Sara made her way quietly toward the stairs near the entry. And ran smack into Mom. “There you are, dear, I was worried.” She hugged Sara. Sara’s arms felt wooden as she hugged her back. “Yeah, here I am.” “Where did you go last night? We were all so concerned.” She knew that because they’d all texted her repeatedly: Mom, Tori, Hayden, Derek, Chloe, even Kyle. Everyone except Dad. “I told you I was fine.” Mom drew back, her blue eyes dark with apprehension. “Did you go to your condo?” She glanced down at Sara’s clothes.
