Chapter 7
TAVLOR’S INTAKE OF breath was swift and startled. He staggered back, his mouth hanging open in surprise.
His gaze swung back to Bella, as she inched toward us.
“Ava?” she called, eyeing Tavlor standing at my side. I wouldn’t say she was scared. Bella wasn’t scared of anything. But she was wary. And judging by the studious look she was currently giving Tavlor, she didn’t trust him.
I rushed forward. Arms wide open.
“Bella!” I exclaimed. I would explain Tavlor in a moment. All I cared about right now was wrapping my sister into a big hug and never letting go.
I embraced her and she hugged me back, slowly at first, then tighter and tighter, until I heard an almost silent sob leave her throat. Her body trembled once, twice. I rubbed her back, trying to soothe her.
“It’s okay,”
