Chapter 18The next day my IV is removed, and I’m sent to live in the quarters where my parents and Z’s family have all been staying. Dad helps me walk to the elevator and our fifth-floor rooms. I barely have time to see we’re all going to be very crowded when I realize all of the Lanagans are packing.
Zenith rushes to my side tearfully. “Mom and Dad decided we’re leaving tonight. I wanted to stay here with you, but they’re too afraid.”
I sigh in resignation. “It’s probably best for all of you that you leave. I don’t want you to be in danger because of me. Are you going to California?”
Zenith nods. “The way your parents are talking, I think that’s where they want to go too after you’ve recovered some more.”
Far too quickly, the Lanagans are headed out the door, carrying what few bags an
