EVELYN'S POV
Caleb carried me back to my uncle’s house despite my protests. My legs had given up, and my mind was too exhausted to fight.
He set me on the bed, my body sinking into the soft sheets.
"Get some rest." His voice was softer than I had ever heard it… unless it was just my exhaustion playing tricks on me. "Tomorrow, you can ask me whatever you want. I'll gladly answer."
My vision was already slipping in and out of focus as his footsteps faded, and then the door clicked shut.
Then, darkness.
*****
I saw my parents.
They stood in our house, excitement radiating from their faces.
"Honey… we have a surprise for you," my mom beamed, waving me closer.
My house? How was I here?
My dad stepped out of the room, a box in his hands. "Happy birthday, cupcake," h
