Harper’s POV
“It’s been three days. She’s not coming back.”
I scowl at my mother, despite knowing perfectly well that she’s right. I just can’t believe it. What kind of mother abandons her son when he’s on death’s door?
“He doesn’t seem to be coming back, either,” Dad points out. “So that’s good.”
We’re in the HQ Hospital’s waiting room, which is basically just a living room. I only left Jack’s room to get a coffee, but when I saw them discussing his future without his permission, I decided it would be a good idea to weigh in as his representative.
“It’s not ‘good’ that his dad isn’t coming back,” I say darkly. “It would be ‘good’ if I could set him on fire. I have half a mind to go hunt him down and do just that.”
A small snicker escapes the lips of Kenton Crowley, who sits in th
