Evelyn
Thaddeus phones Bianca, and we spend almost an hour waiting, the tension in the room thick as we try to act normal. I'm sitting on the lounge between Thaddeus and Ryland when I hear movement outside. The front door opens and Orion steps inside.
I immediately stand, eager to see Lana. Thaddeus throws his arm out, gently pulling me behind him. I try to peek around him, confused.
Lana walks in cautiously, her head turning too quickly as she surveys the room. Her hair’s a mess, and she’s still in a hospital gown. When her eyes land on me, they go wide. She rushes forward—too fast—and nearly knocks me over. Thaddeus catches my arm just in time, keeping me upright.
“Thank God you’re okay,” I whisper, hugging her tightly. She lets out a shaky sigh, squeezing me back with a strength tha
