Chapter 22

Delaney

I was rocking back and forth on the floor, a storm of thoughts churning inside my head, when a knock came through. After staying locked up in the room for the rest of the day, my head was pounding so hard that standing felt like a risk. I closed my eyes, debating whether to open the door or keep quiet until whoever was knocking gave up and left.

"It's me, Del." Came Nyra's voice. I smiled weakly, telling her to come in.

"Oh god, Del," she whispered when her eyes landed on me, enveloping me in a big hug. I didn't know I needed it until I felt the salty taste of tears on my lips.

"I missed you," I admitted, my lips trembling. "This is not how I pictured our reunion to be," I added.

"I should have been there for you, babes," she replied, her voice breaking.