Leonard POV
Mom and I were still sitting in the waiting room in silence while we waited for word on Gloria. I caught my sister's scent before I saw her. A few minutes later, Carol walked into the waiting room. "Oh my Goddess, sweetie. What happened to you?" Mom jumped up, rushing over to her. Carol was a mess. She hadn’t gone home to change. Her clothes were torn and stained with dried blood. Her physical injuries had already healed, but the guilt on her face was bare.
I hadn't told Mom anything about Carol's involvement yet. In fact, we hadn’t spoken at all since she arrived. Mom had just left me alone, letting me get lost in my own dark thoughts until I was ready to speak, only offering silent support. "I am okay, Mom. I'm already healed," Carol murmured, her eyes risking a glance at m
