"Her name is Lila," Catarina said. Nervous. Protective. "She's fifteen. She's been through. A lot. More than anyone her age should endure. Abuse. Neglect. Seven different foster homes. She's angry. Defensive. Doesn't trust easily. Doesn't believe in family. In love. In safety. Because she's never experienced any of that. Not really. Not consistently."

"But she deserves it. Deserves a chance. Deserves people who won't give up. Won't abandon. Won't hurt. That's what Sofia and I are offering. That's what we're committed to. Regardless of how hard it gets. Regardless of how long it takes. We're her family now. Permanent. Forever."

"When do we meet her?" Sienna asked. Already invested. Already...