Epilogue: Five Years Later

Daciana

“I don’t see why we have to go when you’re expecting,” Kieran says, watching me pack another bag. I just know his arms are crossed over his chest, with that stubborn set to his jaw that usually means he has already lost the argument but refuses to admit it.

I don’t even look up from folding Veer’s tiny dresses. “It’s Selene’s first baby.”

“I know that, but—”

“I’m not going to miss it.” I turn to face him, one hand resting on the slight swell of my stomach. “She’s one of my best friends. I was there for Astra when Jaylene was born. I’m going...