Tabitha’s POV

“What are the odds? Come on, let’s go say hi!”

“Uhm—”

Before I can respond, Evelyn’s hand tightens around my arm. I barely manage a startle grunt before she’s already tugging me forward, all bright smiles and bouncing energy. I stumble after her, caught between confusion and dread. My pulse races as we cross the open space, every step bringing me closer to Reed and Elsie.

Reed is saying something to her when he finally notices us. His smile quickly withers as if we’re some bad news marching towards him. Elsie follows his gaze and blinks in surprise, her laughter fading.

“El!” Evelyn calls out to her sister...