APRIL
The moment we stepped into the luxury room which was more like a large sitting area, the warmth hit me like a wave.
Laughter echoed against the tall, gleaming walls. My family—my weird, chaotic, wonderful vampire family—was gathered, lounging on velvet couches and armchairs like they hadn't just been through hell.
Theodor was doing his usual: teasing Rose. Rose, red-faced and fuming, smacked his shoulder with a cushion, earning another laugh. Damon winked across the room at Claire, who blushed like a girl half her age. Nathaniel and Mary were whispering and giggling in a corner, faces lit up like stars.
Ian sat beside a girl I'd never seen before—red hair, red eyes, legs tucked under her like she belonged. Across from them, Parker was all smiles, talking with a guy who must've b
