LUCAS

It felt good to be here —with them

Being right here with these two felt like home again, and I was really a fool for staying hung up over Zora's disappearance and ever wanting to disappear out of their lives.

There was so much satisfaction in watching them eat happily, bicker at almost nothing, and then make up again in about ten seconds.

“So kiddos, how's school been for you guys?” I asked, my hands supporting my chin as I stared at them.

Tyler scoffed, slurping his can of juice while Leah started to pick at her food. Something was wrong.

“What happened? Tell me. Did anything happen to...