Sienna

The air in the house was tight long before Ezra even arrived. I’d texted Kendra about him coming, thinking she should be here too — she’d been the glue holding us together through every meltdown lately.

But her reply came fast:

Kendra: I think it’s better you two talk to him alone this time. He needs to hear from just you and Jaxon.

So, it was just us. Me and Jaxon. Waiting in silence.

Jaxon sat on the couch, tapping his leg restlessly while I tried not to keep checking the clock. Every car that passed outside made my heart jump, until finally, we heard the gate creak open....