Lola POV Damon pulls back and says “hi big sis” while patting my hair. Ironically, Damon is quite a few inches bigger than me, so I laugh at his choice of words. “Hi there little brother”. I motion for Nick to come join us as he hesitantly steps towards us, and I introduce them to each other. We are engaging in small talk, when someone clears their throat behind my brother and father, gaining our attention. An all too familiar scent hits my nostrils, and I groan inwardly in frustration. “Lola, could we please have a quick word with you?” Zane asks with a pleading look on his face, and the best puppy eyes he could muster. “No” I state blandly, and turn my gaze away from them again. “Please Lola” Zeke now adds. “I said no” is all I comment, not even looking at either of them. I hear a deep

