After a long shower and a good meal, I sat on my bed, looking at my phone. Daemon was seated next to me with his hand on my leg.
“The sooner you call, the sooner we can get help.” I nodded, knowing he was right. I just didn’t know if I was ready for this yet.
I guess I really don’t have a choice.
I unlocked my phone and unblocked her number. I dialed her contact with a sigh. It rang twice, then she answered.
“Hi, honey,”
“Hi, mom,” I said, relieved she answered, but I didn’t even know what to say.
“How are you?” She tried to ask, but I sat in silence for a few moments.
“I’m… okay. Look, I hate to do this, but we need your help. Can you come to the fire court and answer some questions? There was an attack today, and we thought you might be able to give us some information.”
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