Chapter 35. Come or Stay

“Is it true… that Sierra is a witch? That Colton’s also a…” She trails off, her voice weakening to a whisper, and she gazes almost through me, caught somewhere in her head. I realize despite living with all the exposed secrets all these months and making peace with them. This is all new to her. That months of getting used to this fact have normalized it into a mute topic, but for her, it’s like suddenly finding out everything you knew was wrong, and she is still reeling. I don’t doubt she discovered many things recently before coming here and is still digesting it all.

“It’s true.” I look over my shoulder at her, confirming my serious expression, and her eyes widen as she swallows noticeably. A sudden wave of unnatural wariness overcomes her aura.

“So, you?… You’re a… part of them?” It’s a part accusation, emphasizing the word ‘them.’ A bitterness to her tone cut off with a croakiness of raw emotion breaking, and a tear rolls down her cheek before she can check