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| paused for a moment, unsure of how much to tell her. But a quick glance with Enzo madethink that,
although it would be best to tell them the truth eventually, maybe right now wasn't the most ideal time. | was
tired of talking about it, and | was even more tired of worrying my parents.
"She just gavespotions and talismans to keepand the baby safe, just in case," | said vaguely, not
wanting to raise any red flags.
For a moment, it seemed as though my parents wouldn't believe me. But then, relief washed over their faces,
and my father let out a deep sigh.
"Thank the moon," he said quietly. "We were so worried."
My mother turned to Enzo, her expression softening. "Thank you for taking care of our daughter," she said
sincerely.
Enzo nodded, his gaze unwavering. "I'll always take care of her, no matter what."
My father cleared his throat, breaking the moment of emotion. "Well, in that case, how about we celebrate?" he
suggested with a smile. *Family dinner tonight?"
| glanced over at Enzo, who met my gaze with a nod of approval. | smiled at my parents and nodded. "That
sounds good, dad," | said, then furrowed my brow. "Where's Tyler?"
My mother chuckled. "He's with his girlfriend," she said, rolling her eyes teasingly. "I swear, we can't tear them
apart."
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"Be careful,* Enzo chimed in with a laugh. "They might end up like us."
My mother gasped and smacked Enzo's arm, but there was no real heat in it. We all took a moment to laugh, and
it was that moment in particular that maderelax. | needed times like this, family dinners, friendly banter, and
laughter.
Sometimes, the world felt too dark and gloomy for that. It was easy to forget just how important it was.
My mother clapped her hands together in excitement. "Okay, so it's settled then," she said. "Let's have a family
dinner tonight to celebrate good health and happiness."
Enzo and | watched my mother and father leave. They were already discussing the menu and preparations for
the night, and | could hear their voices bickering all the way down the hall. Enzo laughed to himself, shaking his
head. "What?" | asked, turning to face him.
"Oh, nothing," he said with a shrug. "It's just sweet, that's all."
Now, | was the one who laughed. "Oh, you mean the two of them?" | asked. "I kinda figured they'd wind up
together. I'm glad they're happy."
For a moment, Enzo and | fell quiet, just listening to my parents’ fading voices. Then, out of nowhere, Enzo
turned towardand shota look that made his brown eyes seem as though they were holding the weight of
the world in their depths.
"What is it?" | murmured.
He shook his head as he moved
closer to me, closing the space
between us once gay te sofibs
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that made my heart lurch ever so
slightly. When we reluctantly pulled
away, he lifted his hand to brush a
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"I hope that'll be us someday," he murmured, nodding his head toward the door.
His words gavepause. | bit my
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For a moment, | let my mind wander
away from all of the bad things, ayay
from all of the darkhéss) afd Just rest
SN hope. | let myself
imagine a beautiful life filled with
laughter, children, and happiness.
And in that moment, nothing else mattered.
"You know what?" | finally said, lifting my gaze to meet his. "I hope so, too."
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