Miriam stands on the couch, a broad smile on her face. Everyone watches in silence as she embraces Carina. Trevor’s body stiffens beside mine.
“I’m so glad you could make it.”
“Why is she here?”
Trevor stared at his mother blankly. His hands tightened around my waist as if he was afraid I would leave, and I stood with my feet heavily planted on the ground. Carina had this sweet little smile on her face, her eyes landing on mine every so often.
“Well, Trevor,” his mother clasps her hands, “Carina’s family is quite powerful, remember? I figured as long as we were going to have some trouble, we needed some helpful people at our sides.”
“I don’t remember asking for your assistance.”
Miriam chuckled, and walked over to Trevor. She places a hand on his cheek, “Oh sweet boy, you won’t ever
