Chapter 12

I don't know how many minutes I stayed in the kitchen because I still can't get over what he said. You are stupid Zaera! I can barely swallow the pancake I'm eating now.

I even slapped myself. Sweetie! Shame! I faced three people earlier! It's okay with Lovern because she's also a girl but Hather and Zerron?! I feel like I want to be eaten by pancakes now!

"Mommy!"

I clutched my chest because of Zian calling me. I was very surprised. I calmed myself down and took a deep breath before looking back at Zian.

"Yes, do you?"

"Are you okay?"

I nodded to him one after...