Raven’s POV

Pulling the door to the house open, I dragged my bag in and yelled loudly. 

“I’m home, Mom!”

I sighed in relief, happy that I was finally home after the long flight that I almost thought I’d die on due to turbulence.

There was silence at first and I had started to ascend the stairs when I heard heavy footsteps coming down too. 

“Who’s that—Raven?” 

The shocked expression on her face was what I lived for. She had stopped walking midway and I had to run over to her, wrapping my arms tightly around her.

“Why didn’t you… How are you even here?” She asked, her voice a...