I was happy when I received a text from Phoenix telling me they were nearly there. I replied as soon as I saw it, telling him to text me when he was there. I missed them already. I had never been separated from Phoenix before, and it was much harder knowing that they were there together. I was just glad they had each other to keep company, and I had my pack. I have never resented my father more. I knew why Phoenix thought he was trying to separate us. And honestly, I thought he was too. I heard loud banging from downstairs. And decided to go and check. When I heard voices, I hoped to the Goddess that it was Phoenix and Iris, but as I rushed downstairs, I saw Ethan and Jeremy falling through the front door, carrying far too many bags. "Hey!" Ethan said as he clambered over Jeremy to

