Chapter 68. A Freak Like You

Emily's POV

"You look nice," my mother chirped when she saw me coming toward the bonfire. "Are you feeling better?"

"Thanks, I'm fine," I said, giving her a reassuring smile. "Nothing a long hot bath couldn't fix."

"That's good news," she said, patting my hand. "I was worried that you would disappear again."

The worry in my mother's eyes was visible, and it broke my heart.

"As if I would be able to get very far," I said, trying to lighten the mood. "I am done running!"

Well, at least for now.

I internally sighed.

My mother knew me all too well; the thought of running off again did cross my mind earlier, but Alex would make it his life's mission to find me again.

"That's good news," my father suddenly said. "Will you be returning permanently?"

Permanently.

I haven't thought about it yet.

Was I ready to return?

I did decide to stay.

Not just because I wanted Lex to meet his father and