*Aria*
I’m in the kitchen, stirring a pot of chili that’s simmering on the stove, the rich aroma wafting through the air and making my mouth water. The twins are in the living room, arguing over who gets to choose the next movie. Honestly, it’s a miracle they haven’t torn each other apart yet.
“Riley, I swear if you touch that remote again, I’m going to…”
“… tell Mom? Yeah, yeah, I know.”
I chuckle to myself, a smile creeping onto my face. It feels good to hear them bicker. It reminds me of how normal life can be, even when everything else feels like a storm.
As I stir the chili, my mind drifts to Ryder. He’s been out for a while now, picking up his friend Theo and his girlfriend Sawyer. I can’t help but feel a flutter of nerves. I’ve heard so much about Theodore Harrington the thi
