We spent the rest of the afternoon watching old television shows. My mother was so happy that she prepared several snacks for me, and we even watched a couple of movies.
"Stay, Maren. It's been a long time since we slept under the same roof. Tomorrow I can take you to campus early so you don't miss your classes."
"All right, Mom," I accepted with a genuine smile.
It was an excellent idea. Being away from campus for a few more hours would give me the strength I needed to help me forget Thorne.
After dinner, I went straight to my old room.
As soon as I closed the door, the weight of reality fell back onto my shoulders.
I threw myself backward onto the bed, staring at the ceiling filled with plastic stars that glowed in the dark.
"Moon Goddess..." I whispered into the void. "Why is it
