Delaney

I was rocking back and forth on the floor, a storm of thoughts churning inside my head, when a knock came through. After staying locked up in the room for the rest of the day, my head was pounding so hard that standing felt like a risk. I closed my eyes, debating whether to open the door or keep quiet until whoever was knocking gave up and left.

"It's me, Del." Came Nyra's voice. I smiled weakly, telling her to come in.

"Oh god, Del," she whispered when her eyes landed on me, enveloping me in a big hug. I didn't know I needed it until I felt the...