Chapter 17

Lumina

The call came immediately as I was putting the groceries away. I almost didn't answer when I saw the name on the screen: Silvia Blackwood.

My mother-in-law rarely called unless it was absolutely necessary, and when she did, it usually meant trouble. And in that case I was the one who was receiving it.

"Lumina." Her voice was cold as she spoke as I answered the call.

"Come to the house. Now."

"I'm sorry, but I'm busy with—"

"It wasn't a request." She said and ended the call as I pulled it away from my ears and I stared at my phone, feeling that familiar dread in...