Chapter 96. A Monster Is Back

Alison’s POV

The moment my eyes had landed on Simone, something inside me broke free. Relief, fear, and hope all collided, pushing me to my feet as I rushed toward her. Before I could stop myself, I threw my arms around her, holding her tight as if letting go would mean losing her again.

“I missed you,” I whispered, my voice trembling.

Simone’s arms wrapped around me, her embrace just as firm. “I missed you too,” she said softly, her voice laced with warmth and exhaustion.

When we pulled apart, her sharp eyes searched mine. “You’ve been through alot for you to have returned for me, haven’t you?”

I let out a shaky laugh. “You have no idea. But we don’t have time for that now. There’s a bigger problem we need to solve.”

Simone’s expression shifted, her smile fading into a look of quiet understanding. “I know, we need to get to it.”

Without another word, I turned to my mother “Excuse us mother” she nodded and I took that as permission gr