Soraya's POV

“You’re going back. I’m calling Aunt Ronnie right now.”

Emily’s eyes flew wide. “No! You can’t do this, let go of me!” she cried, her voice frantic, echoing down the hall as Darius dragged her.

“Aunt! Kim! Dante!” Emily shrieked, calling out to everyone like the whole house was her army.

Darius didn’t so much as slow down. He marched straight ahead.

Mrs. Opaline hurried forward, “Wait, Darius, wait!” she called. She reached him just as we entered the living room, placing a gentle hand on his arm.

He stopped but didn’t release Emily.

“Please, relax. Wait,” Mrs Opaline said softly. “Darius, you can’t just send her away...