Maddie POV
After hurriedly getting dressed, I went downstairs with Averie close behind, still feeling strange about everything that had happened that morning. My mind was racing, thinking about the stories about the Lunas, what that meant to me, and, of course, the unexpected (and somewhat embarrassing) offer Averie had made in the bathtub.
Before I could say anything, I heard the familiar sound of the horn outside. It was Sandy, my best childhood friend, punctual as always. We went downstairs together, and when I opened the door, there she was, radiant and full of energy, as always.
"Maddie!" Sandy exclaimed, getting out of the car and running over to me. “I thought you were never going to show up!”
“Sandy, good morning,” I replied with a smile.
She hugged me quickly, but then her e
