Chapter 32: Home TruthsFor a couple of seconds I was speechless, frowning at my father. My attention was diverted by a commotion from the hallway before I could respond. Marianne and William, Ripley and Acenith, Rowena, Gwynn, Striker and Holden strolled through the door, laughing and joyful.
“Ripley told us you were awake,” Marianne announced, squeezing past Lucas with a delighted grin to kiss my forehead.
“About time too, Lott. Nobody can defeat the demons while you're out of action,” Striker teased.
Gwynn kissed my cheek, looking anxious. “Are you feeling better?”
“A little,” I agreed.
Rowena leaned over to hug me, but hesitated, a worried frown creasing her forehead. “I don't know how to hug you when you're so badly hurt,” she admitted.
“Try anyway. Please?” I needed the comfort
