Elena
We turn to walk into the house, but the door flies open before even reach the entrance.
My mother rushes out.
She sees me and her face lights up. Before I can react, she throws her arms around me. "Elena! Oh, my sweet girl!"
I freeze. I can't move. Can't hug her back. Can't even breathe.
She pulls away, her hands on my face. Her eyes search mine. "Oh my darling, you look so stressed and tired. What have these monsters been doing to you?"
I blink. Monsters? Does she mean Declan and Mia?
My mother turns to them, her face changing. She looks angry now. "What have you done to my daughter?"
Declan starts to speak, but she cuts him off.
"How dare you! Look at her! She's exhausted. She's traumatized!" My mother's voice gets louder with each word.
I want to say something. To tell
