AVA “We need to drag my parents in for this bit,” I bit my lip as I spoke. “Alex, there might be some things you can answer too, since you’ve always been like a second adoptive father to me.” They all nodded. I opened a link with my mum; her and my dad would be here within ten minutes. She even promised to stop by the kitchen for a tray of Paula’s cookies… she’s just the best, and Paula’s cookies are just the best. They reached us in no time at all, complete with what was easily one of the biggest trays of cookies I’ve seen in my life. We suddenly had a room full of wolves with watering mouths. “Paula’s also made you one of those caramel shortbreads you like so much, Ava,” my mum smiled. I clapped excitedly… It was bloody good shortbread. Paula made this salted caramel that was just s

