MIA’S POV Lucas leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, watching me closely. "You should come live with me." I hesitated, my fingers curling into the fabric of my sweater. "I need time." He didn’t argue, just nodded slowly, but I could feel the weight of his disappointment. I had only just found out about him. A brother. My twin. It still didn’t feel real. How was I supposed to just pack up my life and leave with someone I barely knew? Uncle agreed with my decision, though I could tell he was relieved. Maybe he didn’t want me too far away either. But Lucas wasn’t completely alone—so I introduced him to my cousins, Damon and Daisy. Damon, ever the protective one, studied Lucas for a long time before finally shaking his hand. "Took you long enough to show up." Lucas smirked. "Better

