I took a step back.
Then paused.
My eyes stayed locked on Raven’s, searching for the sister I used to trust with everything. The light felt dimmer now, shadows clinging to the corners like secrets waiting to surface. She stood there, arms crossed, breathing heavily, waiting for me to run again. But I didn’t. Not this time.
I looked away first.
Then I found my voice.
“Raven,” I said quietly, “do you remember what happened a few years ago?”
Her brows knit together. Her arms slowly dropped to her sides. Something flickered in her eyes—recognition, then guilt.
She stayed quiet.
My heart pounded loud enough to drown everything else. I stood still.
“I’m asking you something. Can you still remember what happened years ago?”
She shifted. Her lips parted, but no words came. Her gaze dropp
