MINA’S POV

A day before

I peeked through the crack of the kitchen doors and saw Roosevelt and her loud, annoying friend Nixie completely absorbed in talking about company matters. A smile crept across my face because they were so distracted that they didn't even notice Lorna wandering toward the back garden doors all by herself.

I quickly wiped my hands on my clothes, slipped out of the kitchen, and walked down the hallway until I reached the doors. I found Lorna pressing her hands against the glass, looking out at the sunny backyard.

"What are you looking at, Lorna?" I whispered softly, crouching next to her so I wouldn't...