It had been three days since Julian and Everly had been attacked. Richard seemed to have dropped off the face of the earth, which was keeping everyone on edge. Tomorrow, construction was to resume at the art center. Julian and Amelia insisted on being there, which concerned their families.
Nick was sitting on the porch of his home in Obsidian, sipping coffee. Emma came out to join him, sitting beside him and snuggling tight. They were extending their stay in Obsidian for another week after everything that had happened. Emma had contacted the school in Dark Moon to arrange for Damian and Darla to have the work sent to them and for some classes to be virtual.
"How are the kids doing?" Nick asked as he put his arm around Emma's shoulders and kissed her head.
"I mentioned going home, and Da
