ISAIAH

I grabbed my mother’s hands. I wish I could convey to her my love for Alaia. Every time I think of her, my heart fills up with joy. “Mother, I am sure Alaia is good for me. I can feel it every time I think of her. She will make a great Luna and eventually a great mother.”

My mother smiled at this and kissed my hands. “I just wish your sister would understand how much I want her to be happy. To be set for life.”

“Sometimes you have to let us be who we are. We’ll eventually learn what works for us. As long as we know...